Extraocular Muscles (Eye Movement Muscles / Ocular Muscles)
The Extraocular Muscles (eye movement muscles, or ocular muscles) are six muscles attached to the eye that let you move your eyes in different directions. the extraocular muscles are six muscles around the eye. They move the eye in all directions.
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Extraocular Muscles (Eye Movement Muscles / Ocular Muscles)
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Structure & Components
- Eyes move freely
- Both eyes aligned
- Smooth movements
- Coordinated eye tracking
- No double vision
- Proper eye alignment
Functions & Physiology
- Six muscles around each eye
- Three pairs of muscles
- Control up/down movement
- Control left/right movement
- Control rotation
- Controlled by cranial nerves
Key Points
- Keep muscles healthy
- Eye exercises help
- Avoid eye strain
- Rest tired eyes
- Muscle weakness needs treatment
- Balance important for coordination
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