Anterior Capsule of the Lens: The anterior aspect of the casing that surrounds the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS.

NIH MeSH · D057866Anatomy

Anterior Capsule of the Lens

Definition

The anterior aspect of the casing that surrounds the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS.

MeSH classification

  • A09.371.061

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Common questions about Anterior Capsule of the Lens

What does Anterior Capsule of the Lens mean in medicine?
The anterior aspect of the casing that surrounds the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Anterior Capsule of the Lens known by any other names?
Anterior Capsule of the Lens is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Anterior Capsule of the Lens sit in the medical classification?
Anterior Capsule of the Lens falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A09.371.061). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D057866) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗