Extrinsic Muscles of the Eye Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral rectus
A
Action
• Moves eye laterally
Controlling cranial nerve
• IV (abducens)
2
Q
Medial rectus
A
Action
• Moves eye medially
Controlling cranial nerve
• III (oculomotor)
3
Q
Superior rectus
A
Action
• Elevates eye and turns it medially
Controlling cranial nerve
• III (oculomotor)
4
Q
Inferior rectus
A
Action
• Depresses eye and turns it medially
Controlling cranial nerve
• III (oculomotor)
5
Q
Inferior oblique
A
Action
• Elevates eye and turns it laterally
Controlling cranial nerve
• III (oculomotor)
6
Q
Superior oblique
A
Action
• Depresses eye and turns it laterally
Controlling cranial nerve
• IV (trochlear)
