Morphologic study of the musculature of the third eyelid in the cat (Felis catus)

Nuyttens, J.J.; Simoens, P.J.

Laboratory Animal Science 45(5): 561-563

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0023-6764
PMID: 8569157
Document Number: 447614
The presence of smooth and striated muscles associated with protrusion or retraction of the feline third eyelid was investigated histologically in eight cats. Nine smooth muscle strands extending into the third eyelid are described and illustrated. No striated muscle fibers extending into or within the third eyelid were observed.

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