Superior rectus

Definition

The superior rectus is a muscle in the eye that controls upward movement. It is one of the six extraocular muscles that are responsible for the diverse movements of the eye, allowing it to look upwards.

Related terms

Somatic Nervous System:

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through skeletal muscles.

Oculomotor Nerve:

A cranial nerve that innervates the superior rectus muscle among others, playing a crucial role in eye movement and pupil constriction.

Extraocular Muscles:

A group of six muscles that surround the eyeball and work together to perform various movements including rolling, rotating, and stabilizing the eye in different directions