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common tendinous ring

annulus of Zinn

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

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Type Nerve
Parent Structure multi-tissue structure
Latin Name annulus of Zinn
FMA ID 49071

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the common tendinous ring?

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

What is the Latin name for the common tendinous ring?

The Latin name for the common tendinous ring is annulus of Zinn.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49071 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0014796 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — common tendinous ring Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.