Inferior oblique

Definition

The inferior oblique is one of the six extraocular muscles that control the movement of the eye, specifically contributing to lateral rotation and elevating the eye when it is turned outward. It originates from the orbital floor and inserts into the lateral surface of the eyeball.

Related terms

Extraocular muscles: A group of six muscles that surround the eyeball and work together to execute all movements of the eye.

Somatic Nervous System:

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles, including those governed by extraocular muscles like the inferior oblique.

Sensory Perception:

The process by which stimuli are detected, interpreted, and organized into meaningful experiences, heavily reliant on visual input controlled by eye movements facilitated by muscles such as the inferior oblique