Pars plicata

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The pars plicata (also known as corona ciliaris

accommodation
are attached to the pars plana.

The pars plicata is the portion of the ciliary body that is responsible for producing

aqueous humor, the fluid of the anterior chamber.[2] The production of too much aqueous humor, or reabsorption that occurs too slowly, can lead to increases in the pressure within the eye
.

References

  1. ^ Lee Ann, Remington. Clinical anatomy and physiology of the visual system (3rd ed.). Elsevier. p. 47.
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