Muscle Anatomy For Thyroid-Related Disease
| Muscle | Innervation | Primary function | Secondary function | Tertiary function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levator palpebrae superioris | Oculomotor nerve | Elevation of the superior (upper) eyelid | . | . |
| Superior rectus | Oculomotor nerve | Elevation | Intorsion | Adduction |
| Inferior rectus | Oculomotor nerve | Depression | Extorsion | Adduction |
| Lateral rectus | Abducens nerve | Abduction | . | . |
| Medial rectus | Oculomotor nerve | Adduction | . | . |
| Superior oblique | Trochlear nerve | Intorsion | Depression | Abduction |
| Inferior oblique | Oculomotor nerve | Extorsion | Elevation | Abduction |
Eye Muscle Anatomy
Procedures
- Anophthalmos
- Blepharoplasty
- Blepharospasm
- Brow Lift
- Congenital
- Dry Eye
- Eyelid Laxity
- Face
- Infections
- Inflammation
- Lacrimal System
- Lagophthalmos
- Latisse
- Locate an MD
- Orbital Tumors
- Ptosis
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tumors
- Symblepharon
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Trauma
