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Eye and Ear Muscles
attachments, innervation, action
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09/11/2012

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Term
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
Definition
-Lesser Wing of Sphenoid
-Tarsal plate
Inn: CN 3
Action: Elevation of upper eyelid
Term
Superior Rectus
Definition
-Common tendinous ring
-Anterior half of eyeball superiorly
Inn: CN 3
Action: Elevation, Adduction, Medial rotation of eyeball
Term
Inferior Rectus
Definition
-Common tendinous ring
-Anterior half of eyeball inferiorly
Inn: CN 3
Action: Depression, adduction, lateral rotation of eyeball
Term
Medial Rectus
Definition
-Common tendinous ring
-Anterior half of eyeball medially
Inn: CN 3
Action: Adduction of eyeball
Term
Lateral Rectus
Definition
-Common tendinous ring
-Anterior half of eyeball laterally
Inn: CN 6
Action: Abduction of eyeball
Term
Superior Oblique
Definition
-Body of sphenoid
-Outer posterior quadrant of eyeball
Inn: CN 4
Action: Depression, abduction, medial rotation of eyeball
Term
Inferior Oblique
Definition
-Medial floor of orbit
-Outer posterior quadrant of eyeball
Inn: CN 3
Action: Elevation, abduction, lateral rotation of eyeball
Term
Tensor Tympani
Definition
-Auditory tube, greater wing of sphenoid
-Handle of malleus
Inn: CN V3
Action: Pulls handle of malleus medially, tensing tympanic membrane to reduce the force of vibrations
Term
Stapedius
Definition
-Pyramidal eminence
-Neck of stapes
Inn: CN 7
Action: Pulls the stapes posteriorly to prevent excessive oscillation
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