(mül'ĕr )

Ger. anatomist, 1820–1864.

M. cells Supporting cells that extend through the retina to form its inner and outer limiting membranes.

M. fibers In the eye, fine processes of neuroglia cells (Müller cells) that form supporting elements of the retina. SYN: sustentacular fibers of Müller.

M. muscle 1Any of the circular fibers of ciliary muscle.2The superior tarsal muscle of the eyelid.3Smooth muscle covering the sphenomaxillary fissure.

sustentacular fibers of M.Müller fibers.

M. trigone The portion of tuber cinereum folding over the optic chiasm.