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to the connective tissue of the eyelid (fig. 13). Below and in front of the anterior 

 end of the inferior rectus the capsule is strengthened by a band of fibrous tissue, 

 which is stretched like a sling from one side of the orbit to the other, and is 

 inserted at its ends to the lachrymal and malar bones. This band the ligamentum 



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Fig. 13. SAGITTAL SECTION THROUGH THE MIDDLE OP THE GLOBE OF THE EYE WITHIN THE OKISIT. 

 (E. A. S.. from a figure by Merkel, enlarged and modified.) 



suspensorium oculi of Lockwood serves to aid in maintaining the eye in position ; 

 it is joined anteriorly with the tarsus of the lower lid (see fig. 13). Lastly, another 

 band passes from the anterior border of the sheath of the inferior oblique muscle 

 forwards, downwards, and outwards, to be attached to the lateral part of the lower 

 border of the orbit (fig. 13). For further details regarding these structures consult 



