annulus of Zinn

English

Etymology

Named after Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–1759), German anatomist and botanist.

Noun

annulus of Zinn

(anatomy) A ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit.

Synonyms

anulus tendineus communis, common tendinous ring

Related terms

circle of Zinn-Haller
zonule of Zinn

Translations

ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve

Hungarian: Zinn-íngyűrű

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