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Ophthalmology Miscellaneous (Sclera) 592858c7

Thinnest portion of sclera -

A
Anterior to rectus muscle insertion
B
Posterior to rectus muscle insertion
C
Posterior pole
D
Limbus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Posterior to rectus muscle insertion o Thinnest portion of sclera - Posterior to insertions of rectus muscle.o Thickest portion of sclera - Posterior pole.o The thickness of the sclera varies according to location : -At the limbus, the sclera is 0[?]8 mm thick.Anterior to the rectus muscle insertions, it is 0[?]6 mm thick.Posterior to the rectus muscle insertions, it is 0[?]3 mm thick (Thinnest portion).At the equator, it is 0[?]5 to 0[?]8 mm thick.At the posterior pole, it is greatest than 1 mm thick.

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