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Suspensory ligaments — AQA Biology Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Suspensory ligaments

GCSEAQA8461

Suspensory ligaments

Key term for AQA GCSE Biology, used in Nervous System.

Definition

Fibrous strands connecting the ciliary muscles to the lens.

Exam Context

Suspensory ligaments appears in AQA GCSE Biology revision content for Homeostasis, especially Nervous System and The Eye.

Homeostasis Nervous System The Eye

Found in Revision Notes

Homeostasis

Structure and Function of the Eye

Nervous System • The Eye

Homeostasis

Accommodation for Near and Distant Objects

Nervous System • The Eye

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Ciliary muscles

Circular muscles