| superior rectus | medical dictionary |
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, superior part of common tendinous ring; insertion, superior part of sclera of the eye; action, primary, elevation; secondary, adduction and intorsion; nerve supply, oculomotor.
Synonyms: musculus rectus superior, attollens oculi.
(05 Mar 2000)
superior rectal lymph nodes, superior rectal plexus, superior rectal vein < Prev | Next > superior retinaculum of extensor muscles
Bookmark with: ![]() | word visualiser | Go and visit our forums ![]() |

dictionary help





