Inferior oblique | |
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Rectus muscles: 2 = superior, 3 = inferior, 4 = medial, 5 = lateral Oblique muscles: 6 = superior, 8 = inferior Other muscle: 9 = levator palpebrae superioris Other structures: 1 = Annulus of Zinn, 7 = Trochlea, 10 = Superior tarsus, 11 = Sclera, 12 = Optic nerve | |
Details | |
Origin | orbital surface of the maxilla, lateral to the lacrimal groove |
Insertion | laterally onto the eyeball, deep to the lateral rectus, by a short flat tendon |
Artery | ophthalmic artery |
Nerve | oculomotor nerve |
Actions | extorsion, elevation, abduction |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus obliquus inferior bulbi |
TA | A15.2.07.019 |
FMA | 49040 |
Anatomical terms of muscle [edit on Wikidata] |