Innervation of the Extrinsic Muscles of the Eyeball Flashcards

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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).

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Which nerves will innervate specific extrinsic/extraocular muscles?

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Oculomotor: Superior, Medial, and Inferior Rectus, Inferior Oblique
Trochlear: Superior Oblique
Abducens/Abducent: Lateral Rectus

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