Extraocular muscles

Musculi externi bulbi oculi

  • Synonym: Extrinsic muscles of eyeball
  • Related terms: Extra-ocular muscles

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

Please refer to the description of extraocular muscles.

References

  • Gray, H. (2016) Gray’s Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. 41st edn. Edited by S. Standring. New York: Elsevier. Chapter 41: Orbit and Accessory Visual Apparatus, p. 671-672.

  • Shumway CL, Motlagh M, Wade M. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Eye Extraocular Muscles. [Updated 2022 Oct 13]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519565/

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