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superior oblique extraocular muscle

dorsal oblique extraocular muscle

The superior oblique muscle, or obliquus oculi superior, is a fusiform muscle in the upper, medial side of the orbit whose primary action is downward, lateral rotation of the eye. One of the extraocular muscles, the superior oblique is the only muscle innervated by the trochlear nerve (the fourth cranial nerve).

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Tipo Muscle
Nombre latino dorsal oblique extraocular muscle
FMA ID 49039

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior oblique extraocular muscle?

The superior oblique muscle, or obliquus oculi superior, is a fusiform muscle in the upper, medial side of the orbit whose primary action is downward, lateral rotation of the eye. One of the extraocular muscles, the superior oblique is the only muscle innervated by the trochlear nerve (the fourth cr

What is the Latin name for the superior oblique extraocular muscle?

The Latin name for the superior oblique extraocular muscle is dorsal oblique extraocular muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49039 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006321 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.