The nictitating membrane, also known as the $Plica \text{ } semilunaris$, is a vestigial organ present in which part of the human eye?

  • A
    Inner to the middle layer of the eye
  • B
    Outer to the middle layer of the eye
  • C
    Inner corner of the eyes
  • D
    Outer corner of the eyes

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