The Six Extrinsic Muscles of the Eye _______

Question

The six extrinsic muscles of the eye _______.
A) are located inside the anterior cavity and function in support and movement
B) are located outside the eye and function in positioning the eyeballs
C) synapse with the nerve endings of the retina
D) focus the lens of the eye

Accepted Answer

The six extrinsic muscles of the eye are located outside the eye and function in positioning the eyeballs. These muscles work together to control the movement of the eyeballs, allowing for activities like tracking an object or shifting focus between near and far objects.