Venae Ciliares (Noun)
Meaning
Small veins coming from the ciliary body.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The venae ciliares are small veins that come from the ciliary body in the eye.
- Each group of venae ciliares collects blood from a different part of the ciliary body.
- The venae ciliares then merge to form larger veins in the eye.
- Occlusion of the venae ciliares can cause glaucoma due to the increased eye pressure.
- In the context of ocular anatomy, the venae ciliares are a key part of the eye's venous system.