In which part of the orbit is the ciliary ganglion situated?

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10 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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The ciliary ganglion is located at the apex of the orbit. It is positioned near the back of the orbit, serving as a relay station for parasympathetic fibers. Options describing locations between the optic nerve and lateral rectus or near the superior rectus are incorrect as the ganglion is specifically at the apex.

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