annulus of Zinn en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–1759), German anatomist and botanist.
Meanings
- A ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit.
Relateds
zonule of Zinn · circle of Zinn-Haller
Synonyms
anulus tendineus communis · common tendinous ring
Translations (1)
hu Zinn-íngyűrű (ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve)