The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by
1. ligaments attached to the ciliary body
2. smooth muscles attached to the iris
3. ligaments attached to the iris
4. smooth muscles attached to the ciliary body
1. ligaments attached to the ciliary body
2. smooth muscles attached to the iris
3. ligaments attached to the iris
4. smooth muscles attached to the ciliary body
Best answer
Answer: 1. ligaments attached to the ciliary body
Key idea: The lens is suspended by the suspensory ligaments (zonular fibres).
These ligaments run from the lens edge to the ciliary body. The ciliary muscles change the tension on them and so change the lens curvature for focusing. The iris is a separate structure that controls pupil size and does not hold the lens.
Answer: option 1.
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