Questions and Answers
What is the function of the Lateral Rectus muscle?
What is the function of the Medial Rectus muscle?
Moves eye medially
What is the function of the Superior Rectus muscle?
Elevates eye, turns it medially
What is the function of the Inferior Rectus muscle?
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What is the function of the Inferior Oblique muscle?
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What is the function of the Superior Oblique muscle?
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What is the function of the Ciliary muscle?
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Study Notes
Eye Muscles and Their Functions
- Lateral Rectus: Moves the eye laterally, away from the nose.
- Medial Rectus: Responsible for moving the eye medially, towards the nose.
- Superior Rectus: Elevates the eye while also turning it medially.
- Inferior Rectus: Depresses the eye and turns it medially.
- Inferior Oblique: Elevates the eye and turns it laterally, facilitating upward movement.
- Superior Oblique: Depresses the eye and turns it laterally, assisting in downward movement.
- Ciliary Muscle: Changes the shape of the lens for focusing on objects at different distances.
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Test your knowledge of the eye muscles with this labeling quiz. Identify the names and functions of various eye muscles, including the lateral and medial rectus, superior and inferior rectus, and others. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology!
