Transverse sections of cortical lens cells or fibers, showing their flattened hexagonal shape and the precise alignment of the cells in regular rows. In superficial layers of the lens cortex, interlocking interdigitations are evident at the edges along the length, as well as at the ends of the hexagonal lens fibers. The ball and socket connections, the interdigitations between lens cells, are also thought to play a role in the transparency of the lens.  SEM X1054  3.5&quot; X 4.5&quot;  **On Page Credit Required**