In both Stickler syndrome and sulphite oxidase deficiency it can be found ectopically. In homocystinuria and Marfan's syndrome it is commonly displaced downwards and upwards respectively. The Zonules of Zinn are its namesake suspensory ligaments which act to keep it in posit
In both Stickler syndrome and sulphite oxidase deficiency it can be found ectopically. In homocystinuria and Marfan's syndrome it is commonly displaced downwards and upwards respectively. The Zonules of Zinn are its namesake suspensory ligaments which act to keep it in position. Though not related to the knee, it resides in a depression known as the patellar fossa. It is said to reside in the anterior segment of the larger structure to which it belongs and is situated directly anterior to the vitreous humor. It is covered entirely by a capsule, which conforms to its typical biconvex shape. For 10 points, name this transparent structure that provides about 1/3 of the refractive power of the eye.
In both Stickler syndrome and sulphite oxidase deficiency it can be found ectopically.
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