ciliary body

Introduction

A thickened part of the vascular layer of the eye between the choroid & the iris consisting of 3 parts:

• orbiculus ciliaris
• corona ciliaris
• ciliary muscle

More general terms

• eye structure

Additional terms

• ciliary muscle (Bowman's muscle)
• corona ciliaris

Components

• pars plana
• ciliary process
• ciliary muscle (Bowman's muscle)