Behind it is pierced by the optic nerve; in front it is continued as the ciliary processes, which form, as it were, the rim of the bell.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Between the two the ciliary vessels and nerves pass forward.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
It does not line the cornea, but terminates behind the line of junction of that coat with the sclerotic by a thickened edge-the ciliary processes.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler