Ciliary bundle of orbicularis oculi

Fasciculus ciliaris musculi orbicularis oculi

  • Eponym: Muscle of Riolan
  • Related terms: Ciliary bundle; Orbicularis oculi: Palpebral part: Ciliary bundle

Definition

The ciliary bundle of palpebral part of orbicularis oculi is a slip of fine muscle fibers posterior to the eyelashes, near the margin of each eyelid.

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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