Superior Oblique Muscle
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Superior Oblique Muscle
The Superior Oblique Muscle (pronunciation: su-PEER-ee-or oh-BLEEK mus-ul) is one of the Extraocular Muscles that control the movements of the eye.
Etymology
The term 'Superior Oblique Muscle' is derived from Latin. 'Superior' means 'above', 'Oblique' refers to 'slanted or at an angle', and 'Muscle' comes from 'musculus' meaning 'little mouse', possibly due to the shape and movement of muscles resembling a mouse under the skin.
Function
The primary function of the Superior Oblique Muscle is to allow the eye to look downwards and towards the nose (intorsion). It is innervated by the Trochlear Nerve, the fourth cranial nerve.
Related Terms
- Extraocular Muscles: The group of six muscles that control the movements of the eye.
- Trochlear Nerve: The nerve that innervates the Superior Oblique Muscle.
- Intorsion: The inward rotation of the eye, primarily controlled by the Superior Oblique Muscle.
See Also
- Inferior Oblique Muscle
- Superior Rectus Muscle
- Inferior Rectus Muscle
- Medial Rectus Muscle
- Lateral Rectus Muscle
This WikiMD.org article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.