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What extrinsic eye muscles control the movement of the eyes during convergence reflex?
Medial Rectus
Where is the eye in relation to the ear lateral or medial?
The shoulders are lateral and inferior to the eyes. The eyes are superior and medial to the shoulders.
What muscle is inserted on the medial surface of the eye?
The medial rectus inserts on the medial surface of the eye. It is innervated by the oculomotor nerve.
The medial rotation is the movement of which joint?
The medial roataion is the movement of Glenohumeral joint .
What do medial glands of the eye produce?
The medial glands of the eye are sebaceous and sweat glands. These glands produce moisture to lubricate the eye.
What is the medial angle of eye?
The medial angle of the eye is the angle formed by the upper and lower eyelids at the medial canthus. It is sometimes used to describe the medial canthus itself. You might think of it as the spot where your eyelids meet closest to your nose.
What extrinsic eye muscle turns the eye medially?
The Medial Rectus.
Is the ear medial or lateral to the eye?
The ears are lateral to the eyes. The eyes are medial to the ears.
What cells contract to cause movement in the eye?
The cells that contract to cause movement in the eye are the extraocular muscles. These muscles, which include six distinct groups (superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, lateral rectus, superior oblique, and inferior oblique), are responsible for controlling the eye's orientation and movement. When these muscles contract, they enable the eye to move in various directions, allowing for coordinated vision and tracking of objects.
What does the medial canthus do for the eye?
The medial canthus is the point where the upper and lower eyelids meet on the inner side of the eye. It helps to protect the eye by preventing foreign particles from entering the eye and also assists in the proper drainage of tears through the tear ducts.
What is the conical body in medial corner of the eye?
The conical body in the medial corner of the eye is the lacrimal caruncle. It is a small, fleshy mass that contains sebaceous and sweat glands, as well as hair follicles. Its main function is to produce a small amount of tears to keep the eye moist.
What is leg medial rotation?
Leg medial rotation refers to the movement of the leg towards the midline of the body. This movement occurs mainly at the hip joint, where the femur rotates inward. Leg medial rotation is important for actions such as crossing one leg over the other while sitting.
