Question | Answer |
To test the lateral rectus | the patient is directed to look far laterally |
To test the medial rectus | the patient is directed to look far medially. |
To test the superior rectus | the patient is directed to look far laterally and then upward. |
To test the inferior rectus | the patient is directed to look far laterally and then downward. |
To test the superior oblique | the patient is directed to look far medially and then downward |
To test the inferior oblique | the patient is directed to look far medially and then upward |
The medial rectus and lateral rectus | adduct and abduct the pupil, respectively. |
When the pupil is abducted the superior rectus and inferior rectus | are, respectively, the only elevator and depressor of the pupil. |
When the pupil is adducted the inferior oblique and superior oblique | are, respectively, the only elevator and depressor of the pupil |
What is the formula for nerve supply of Extra ocular muscles of the eye. | Formula for nerve supply of Extra Ocular Muscles
L6SO4R3 - lateral rectus (Abducens) Superior; Oblique (Trochlear); Everything else is Oculomotor |