Hyaloid canal

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A cross section of the eye, showing the hyaloid canal in the middle

The hyaloid canal, also known as Cloquet's canal, is a small channel in the vitreous body of the eye that extends from the optic disc to the lens. It is a remnant of the embryonic hyaloid vascular system, which provides nourishment to the developing lens and retina before birth.

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