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  #1

I really got lost when it comes to these two m. can some big shot pls explain to me their actions (using simple words) thanx

  #2

http://cim.ucdavis.edu/eyes/version1/eyesim.htm

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  #3

sorry i aint a big shot but i'll try to guide u still...

the best way to understand it is to first look at images of the muscles and the movements.

first understand the basic terms--intortion and extortion for example (by looking at a diagram)in words its too coplicated ( iwrote it and then have just erased it!!)

go over the terms a numer of times . then try to learn the muscle actions. i know it sounds time consuming but in the long run it will prove not to be.


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  #4

thanks, i got it, i think

  #5

good one.. smiling face

  #6

Key is to know the direction of muscle action and the attachment of muscle on the eye ball...

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  #7

more pictures

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  #8

one more

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  #9

Superior Oblique- Intorts in abducted position, depresses in adducted position and tertiarily does abduction as well.
Inferior oblique -just oppsite actions in their respective position.

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