Which of the following serves as the site of attachment for the extrinsic eye muscles?
A
Sclera
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B
Cornea
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C
Choroid
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D
Ciliary body
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Solution
The correct option is A Sclera Sclera serves as the site of attachment for the extrinsic eye muscles.
Cornea allows the free entry of light. It is curved and helps to focus light on the retina. It provides maximum refraction to light.
Choroid contains melanin pigment which absorbs stray light rays and converts the eyeball into a dark chamber. It prevents refraction and scattering of light within the eyeball.
Centrally ciliary body has numerous fingerlike processes called ciliary processes. These are protrusions or folds on the surface of the ciliary body.