Innervation of the Extrinsic Muscles of the Eyeball Flashcards
1
Q
What is the embryonic origin of the extra ocular muscles or extrinsic muscles of the eyeball?
A
Skeletal muscle is derived from the somites hence somatic efferent (SE).
2
Q
Which nerves will innervate specific extrinsic/extraocular muscles?
A
Oculomotor: Superior, Medial, and Inferior Rectus, Inferior Oblique
Trochlear: Superior Oblique
Abducens/Abducent: Lateral Rectus