The tarsal plate of the eyelid ________.
A) is composed of connective tissue surrounding a thin cartilage plate
B) is connected to the superior rectus muscle
C) assists in the act of winking
D) is connected to the levator palpebrae

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The tarsal plate of the eyelid is a dense layer of connective tissue that provides the eyelid with its shape and firmness. It is connected to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, which elevates the upper eyelid, playing a crucial role in opening the eye. This connection is essential for the proper functioning of the eyelid and does not involve a thin cartilage plate, the superior rectus muscle, or directly assist in winking, which is more related to the orbicularis oculi muscle.

The Tarsal Plate of the Eyelid ________