Multiple choice

The eye ball is moved by a set of

  1. 4 muscles

  2. 6 muscles

  3. 8 muscles

  4. 10 muscles
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The eye ball is moved by a set of 6 muscles.Four of the extraocular muscles control the movement of the eye in the four cardinal directions: up, down, left and right. The remaining two muscles control the adjustments involved in counteracting head movement; for instance this can be observed by looking into one's own eyes in a mirror while moving one's head.

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