ciliaris muscle: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	ciliary muscle

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Diagram of a horizontal section of the human eye showing labeled parts including the cornea, iris, lens, retina, sclera, optic nerve, and blood vessels, with internal structures and muscles visible.

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