Anatomy | The Extrinsic Eye Muscles [Functions & Innervation]

Anatomy | The Extrinsic Eye Muscles [Functions & Innervation]

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The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the extrinsic eye muscles, which are six voluntary skeletal muscles responsible for eye movement. It explains the distinction between rectus and oblique muscles, their functions, and how they are controlled by cranial nerves. The tutorial also covers how to differentiate between the left and right eye using these muscles and discusses the specific roles of cranial nerves in controlling eye movement.

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What are the six extrinsic eye muscles responsible for?

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How do the oblique muscles differ from the rectus muscles in their function?

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Which cranial nerves control the extrinsic eye muscles?

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Explain how to distinguish between the left and right eye using the extrinsic eye muscles.

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What is the role of the medial rectus muscle when a person looks cross-eyed?

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What happens to the lateral rectus muscle when a person looks to the right?

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Describe the function of the superior oblique muscle.

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