eye muscles and their actions Flashcards
1
Q
levator palpebrae m.
A
lifts upper eyelid open
2
Q
superior rectus m.
A
makes eye look superiorly
3
Q
inferior rectus m.
A
makes eye look inferiorly
4
Q
medial rectus m.
A
makes eye look medially. Look at my nose!
5
Q
lateral rectus m.
A
makes eye look laterally.
6
Q
superior oblique m.
A
eye rolls inferior and laterally (remember the ligamentous sling)
7
Q
inferior oblique m.
A
eye rolls superior and laterally (due to where it attaches on the eye)
