4. Innervation Pathways Flashcards
1
Q
What is the embryonic origin of the extraocular muscles or extrinsic muscles of the eyeball?
A
the skeletal muscle is derived from the somites hence somatic efferent (SE)
2
Q
Which nerves will innervate specific extrinsic/extraocular muscles?
A
oculomotor - superior rectus, medial rectus, inferior rectus, inferior oblique
trochlear - superior oblique
abducens/abducent - lateral rectus
