innervation of the extrinsic muscles of the eyeball Flashcards

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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)

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which nerves will innervate specific/extraocular muscles?

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oculomotor (superior rectus, medial rectus, inferior rectus, inferior oblique)
trochlear (superior oblique)
abducens/abducent (lateral rectus)

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