Hyaloid canal
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hyaloid-canal-196-10300730
title:
Hyaloid canal
text:
The hyaloid canal is a small transparent canal running through the vitreous body from the optic nerve disc to the lens. It is formed by an invagination of the hyaloid membrane, which encloses the vitreous body. In the fetus, the hyaloid canal contains a prolongation of the central artery of the retina, the hyaloid artery, which supplies blood to the developing lens. Once the lens is fully developed the hyaloid artery retracts and the hyaloid canal contains lymph. The hyaloid canal appears to hav
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description:
Canal running from the optic nerve to the lens
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyaloid_canal
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2024-03-05T15:48:18Z
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