Extrinsic Muscles of the Eye

  1. Levator palpebrae superioris
    • Innervation: Oculomotor [III]
    • Function: Elevation of upper eyelid
  2. Superior rectus
    • Innervation: Oculomotor nerve [III]
    • Function: Elevation, adduction, medial rotation of eye
  3. Inferior Rectus
    • Innervation: Oculomotor nerve [III]
    • Function: Depression, adduction, lateral rotation of eyeball
  4. Medial Rectus
    • Innervation: Oculomotor Nerve [III]
    • Function: Adduction of eyeball
  5. Lateral Rectus
    • Innervation: Abducent Nerve [VI]
    • Function: Abduction of eyeball
  6. Superior oblique
    • Innervation: Trochlear nerve [IV]
    • Function: Depression, abduction, medial rotation of eyeball
  7. Inferior Oblique
    • Innervation: Oculomotor nerve [III]
    • Function: Elevation, adduction, lateral rotation of eyeball
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Mlb8588
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239916
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Extrinsic Muscles of the Eye
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Eye Muscles
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