Ciliary body

/sˈɪliəɹɪ bˈɒdi/

/sˈɪliəɹi bˈɑːdi/

Ciliary body

(anatomy) the structure that encloses the inner surface of the eye which consists of the muscle which makes the eye move

What is "ciliary body"?

The ciliary body is a component of the eye located behind the iris. It is a singular structure that plays a crucial role in vision. The ciliary body consists of muscles that control the shape of the lens, enabling the eye to focus on objects at various distances. Additionally, it produces the aqueous humor, a fluid that nourishes the eye and helps maintain its shape. The ciliary body's ability to adjust the lens and regulate fluid contributes to clear vision and optimal intraocular pressure.

Examples

1. Alright this thing is called the ciliary body.

2. The eye produces a fluid called aqueous humor which is secreted by the ciliary body into the posterior chamber - a space between the iris and the lens.

3. This time the lens came out and you can see around the edges of it where the ciliary body connects.

4. Completing a uveitis fellowship makes you the specialist for infectious and inflammatory disease in the eye, particularly those of the uvea, which is at the front of the eye, more specifically the iris, choroid, and ciliary body.