The Vitreous Chamber is Also Known as the ________

Question

The vitreous chamber is also known as the ________.
A) posterior cavity
B) posterior chamber
C) anterior cavity
D) corneal limbus
E) anterior chamber

Accepted Answer

The vitreous chamber is the large, jelly-like space that occupies the majority of the posterior cavity of the eye, which is located behind the lens. Therefore, the best choice is A) posterior cavity. B) posterior chamber refers to a smaller space located between the iris and the lens, C) anterior cavity refers to the space in front of the lens, D) corneal limbus refers to the border between the cornea and the sclera, and E) anterior chamber refers to the space between the cornea and the iris.