Levator palpabrae superioris action - Answers function continuously to keep eyelids open; additional
widening of palpebral fissure during sympathetic stimulation
Where do most extraocular muscles of orbit originate? - Answers most originate off common tendinous
ring
Superior rectus muscle action - Answers primarily involved in elevating pupil gaze (looking up)
Superior rectus innervation - Answers Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Inferior rectus muscle action - Answers primarily involved in depressing pupil gaze (looking down)
Inferior rectus innervation - Answers Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Medial rectus muscle action - Answers Adducts pupil gaze
Medial rectus innervation - Answers Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Lateral rectus muscle action - Answers abducts pupil gaze
Lateral rectus innervation - Answers Abducens nerve (CN VI)
Superior oblique muscle action - Answers depresses pupil gaze and intorsion
Superior oblique muscle innervation - Answers Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
Inferior oblique muscle action - Answers elevates pupil gaze and extorsion
Inferior oblique muscle innervation - Answers Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
What is the primary blood supply of the orbit? - Answers ophthalmic artery