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common tendinous ring

Term ID
UBERON:0014796
Synonyms
  • annulus of Zinn
  • annulus tendineus communis
  • anulus tendineus
  • anulus tendineus communis
  • common tendinous ring
  • ligament of Zinn
  • tendon of Zinn
Definition
A ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annulus_of_Zinn
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