Extrinsic Muscles of the Eye 3/7

Question 1

Lateral rectus muscle

Answer 1

Function: Moves the eye laterally (away from the nose).

Location: Outer side of the eye.

Question 2

Medial rectus muscle

Answer 2

Function: Moves the eye medially (toward the nose).

Location: Inner side of the eye.

Question 3

Superior rectus muscle

Answer 3

Function: Moves the eye upward.

Location: Above the eye.

Question 4

Inferior rectus muscle

Answer 4

Function: Moves the eye downward.

Location: Below the eye.

Question 5

Inferior oblique muscle

Answer 5

Function: Moves the eye upward and laterally.

Location: Below the eye, at an angle.

Question 6

Superior oblique muscle

Answer 6

Function: Moves the eye downward and laterally.

Location: Above the eye, at an angle.