Muscular Anatomy of the Eye

By Chris Adams, About.com Guide

The ciliary body is a ring of muscles behind the iris that holds the lens of the eye. Contractions in the ciliary body causes the shape of the lens to change, a process called accommodation. Basically, the ciliary body is what allows you to focus on things at different distances.

Previous

• Muscles of the Eye - Extra-Ocular Muscles for Rotation
• Muscles of the Eye - Ciliary Body for Accommodation

Next