annulus of Zinn

English

Etymology

Named after Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–1759), German anatomist and botanist.

Noun

annulus of Zinn

1. (anatomy) A ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit.

Synonyms

• anulus tendineus communis, common tendinous ring

Related terms

• circle of Zinn-Haller
• zonule of Zinn

Translations

ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve

• Hungarian: Zinn-íngyűrű