PA A&P Eye- Chart Flashcards
origin of levator palpebrae superioris
lesser wing of sphenoid bone, superior and anterior to optic canal
insertion of levator palpebrae superioris
superior tarsus and skin of superior eyelid
innervation of levator palpebrae superioris
CN3
main action of levator palpebrae superioris
elevates superior eyelid
origin of superior oblique
body of sphenoid bone
insertion of superior oblique
tendon passes through a fibrous ring or trochlea, changes its direction and inserts into sclera, deep to superior rectus muscle
innervation of superior oblique
CN 4
main action of superior oblique
abducts, depressed and medially rotates eyeball
origin of inferior oblique
anterior part of floor of orbit
insertion of inferior oblique
sclera deep to lateral rectus muscle
main action of inferior oblique
abducts, elevates and laterally rotates eyeball
main action of superior rectus
elevates, adducts and rotates eyeball medially
main action of inferior rectus
depresses, adducts and rotates eyeball laterally
main action of medial rectus
adducts eyebal
main action of lateral rectus
abducts eyeball