lateral rectus
The lateral rectus muscle is one of the 6 extraocular muscles that control eye movements. It is responsible for abduction and is the only muscle that is innervated by the abducens nerve (CN VI). It should normally measure 2.9 ± 0.6 mm.
Summary
- innervation: abducens nerve (CN VI)
- origin: annulus of Zinn (tendinous ring)
- insertion: globe (anterior, lateral surface)
- primary function: one of three ocular abductors
- secondary function: none
- tertiary function: none
See also
Siehe auch:
- Musculus obliquus inferior
- Annulus of Zinn
- Nervus abducens
- ocular abductors
- Musculus obliquus superior
- äußere Augenmuskulatur
- Musculus rectus medialis
- Musculus rectus superior
- Musculus rectus inferior
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