innervation of the extrinsic muscles of the eyeball Flashcards
1
Q
what is the embryonic origin of the extraocular 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/extraocular muscles?
A
oculomotor (superior rectus, medial rectus, inferior rectus, inferior oblique)
trochlear (superior oblique)
abducens/abducent (lateral rectus)