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Q: What does the suspensory ligament do in the eye?
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During close vision the suspensory ligament is?

The suspensory ligament is lax. I know this because I just finished this homework.


During distance vision the suspensory ligament is?

taut


The suspensory ligament is what during distance vision?

During distant vision, the ciliary muscle is relaxed, the suspensory ligament is taut, the convexity of the lens is increased, and light refraction is decreased. During close vision, the ciliary muscle is contracted, the suspensory ligament is relaxed, lens convexity is increased, and light refraction is increased.


What is the function of suspensory ligament in the human eye?

A suspensory ligament suspends and holds, or assists in the holding of a joint alignment, an organ, or organ component in place. Examples would be the lens being held in alignment with the aperture and retina of the eye, or the juxtaposition of the patella and joint alignment of the knee.


What is function of the suspensory ovarian ligament in the female reproductive system?

to hold the ovaries in place by attaching to the body of the uterus via the ovarian ligament


How do you do DrCanineSons diagnosis quest on HorseIsle 2?

Strain of the Suspensory Ligament. You need to enter in chat (StrainoftheSuspensoryLigament)Pedal Osteitis, Laminitis, Abscesses, Windpuffs, Splint, Thrush along with Strain Of The Suspensory Ligament are all possible answers, as the answervariesfrom player to player


Which ligaments anchor the uterus and ovaries?

Uterus: Uterosacral ligament, Round ligament, and Cardinal ligament Ovaries: Suspensory ligaments and Ovarian ligament


Where can the coopers ligament be found?

Coopers ligaments are found in the breasts and are also known as suspensory ligaments of breast as they help to support the breasts. Another ligament with similar name is found in the groin the pectineal ligament which is also called inguinal ligament of Cooper


What term describes the structure that holds the lens of the eye in place?

Ciliary Muscle


What races did Seabiscuit run in 1939?

Seabiscuit's only race in 1939 was in February at Santa Anita at which point he injured the suspensory ligament in his front leg.


Will my horses bruised suspensory ligament heal?

If you treat the injury properly it should heal. Seek the help of a qualified veterinarian for instructions for your particular horse and circumstance.


How long does a horse go lame for?

It depends on what is causing the lameness. It could be a day or two from a stone bruise to a life-long problem like a suspensory ligament injury.