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superior rectus extraocular muscle

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The superior rectus muscle is a muscle in the orbit. It is one of the extraocular muscles. It is innervated by the superior division of the oculomotor nerve (Cranial Nerve III). In the primary position (looking straight ahead), the superior rectus muscle's primary function is elevation, although it also contributes to intorsion and adduction. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_rectus_muscle ]

Term info

Label

superior rectus extraocular muscle

Synonyms
  • dorsal rectus extraocular muscle
  • m. rectus superior
  • musculus rectus superior
  • superior rectus
  • superior rectus muscle
database cross reference
Subsets

pheno_slim, vertebrate_core

plural term
dorsal recti [ ZFA : 0000345 ]

depicted by

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e8/Eyemuscles.png

has related synonym

musculus rectus superior bulbi, dorsal recti, dorsal rectus

homology notes

The ability to rotate the eyeball is common to all vertebrates with well-developed eyes, regardless of the habitat in which they live, so these [extrinsic ocular] muscles tend to be conservative. They change little during the course of evolution.[well established][VHOG]

id

UBERON:0006323