Ciliary Ganglion Sphincter Pupillae — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModerateAnatomyCiliary Ganglion Sphincter PupillaeFRCA Primary

Regarding the anatomy of the eye the ciliary ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion located in the orbit. Postganglionic fibres from it supply:

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Correct answer: A — The sphincter pupillae (constriction) and the ciliary muscle (accommodation)

The ciliary ganglion lies lateral to the optic nerve in the posterior orbit. It receives preganglionic parasympathetic fibres from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus via the inferior division of CN III. Postganglionic fibres travel in the short ciliary nerves to supply: sphincter pupillae (miosis) and ciliary muscle (accommodation for near vision).

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum