The three pairs of muscles attached to the outside of the eyeball that are used for eye movement are called ____ muscles.
A)intrinsic
B)extrinsic

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The muscles that move the eye are located outside of the eye and are called extrinsic muscles. Intrinsic muscles are located within an organ or tissue, such as the iris or ciliary body within the eye. Hence, extrinsic is the correct choice.

The Three Pairs of Muscles Attached to the Outside of the Eyeball