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Superior oblique myokymia (SOM) is a neurologic disorder that affects vision. It is a problem concerning the fourth cranial nerve and its relationship to the superior oblique muscle. Superior oblique myokymia is a condition that presents as repeated, brief episodes of movement, shimmering or shaking of the vision of one eye, a feeling of the eye trembling, or vertical/tilted double vision. It can present as one or more of these symptoms. Diagnosis is most often made by the elimination of other conditions, disorders or diseases.

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What is the Ipsilateral antagonist of right inferior oblique ocular muscle?

The ipsilateral antagonist of the right inferior oblique muscle is the right superior oblique muscle. The superior oblique muscle acts to depress and abduct the eye, while the inferior oblique muscle acts to elevate and abduct the eye.


What muscle involved in torsions in eye?

6 eye muscles are controlled by 3 cranial nerves lateral rectus-cn 6 medial rectus-cn 3 inferior oblique-cn 3 superior oblique-cn4 inferior rectus-cn 3 superior rectus-cn3 Eyelid: levator palpaebrae Pupils: pupillary sphincter pupillary dilator


Why does superior oblique tendon pass through the trochlea?

The superior oblique muscle passes through the trochlea to change the direction of its pull, allowing it to have a more efficient and effective action on the eye. This unique anatomical arrangement helps the eye move smoothly and coordinate its movements for binocular vision.


What foramen does the trochlear nerve go through?

The trochlear nerve is also known as cranial nerve IV (CN-IV). It is the only cranial nerve that emerges dorsally from the brain, which also makes it the longest pathway. It is the smallest nerve to service the eye. CN-IV passes through superior orbital fissure, and it provides for only a motor function. It serves the superior oblique eye muscle and connects to the annular tendon. As a result, it processes brain signals to move eyes up and down and outwards. Whether due to a head injury or a complication of surgery, damage to this nerve will compromise some ability to use the superior oblique eye muscle. Without the use of the nerve, the superior oblique eye muscle will not no longer function properly. The muscle, not the trochlear nerve, physically moves the eyeball. Double vision, otherwise known as diplopia, results from problems with muscle or the nerve. Complications from these issues will result in a diminished ability to walk, especially down stairs.


What is the difference between high oblique and low oblique?

High oblique photography is taken from a high angle, capturing a more oblique view of the Earth's surface, while low oblique photography is taken from a lower angle, showing less of the horizon. High oblique images typically include more of the Earth's surface, including the horizon, while low oblique images focus more on the objects or terrain in the foreground.

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Can you go blind from having Superior Oblique Myokymia?

No. It is an eye movement disorder. It is thought to be caused by a blood vessel being too close to the trochlear nerve that controls the Superior Oblique muscle of the eye. The blood vessel aggrevates the nerve, making the muscle contract, which moves the eye. There is no interaction with the structures within the eye that enable you to see. I have SOM and while it's pretty annoying, with the vision in one eye jumping around so much, I don't have any worries about it. If you're worried or feel you need more information about SOM, go see your opthamologist.


What is the Ipsilateral antagonist of right inferior oblique ocular muscle?

The ipsilateral antagonist of the right inferior oblique muscle is the right superior oblique muscle. The superior oblique muscle acts to depress and abduct the eye, while the inferior oblique muscle acts to elevate and abduct the eye.


What are the extrinsic eye muscles?

Superior Rectus Medial Rectus InferiorRectus Superior Oblique Inferior Oblique Lateral Rectus


Which muscle type allows you to direct your eyeballs?

The muscles are called the extraocular muscules, and they are the superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, lateral rectus, superior oblique, and inferior oblique.


What muscle pulls the eyebrows superiorly?

superior oblique


Name Four muscles of the eye?

You can choose four of the six: Superior rectus, Inferior rectus, Medical rectus, Lateral rectus, Superior Oblique and Inferior Oblique.


What is the Trochlea of the superior oblique muscle of the eye?

The Trochlea Nerve (cranial nerve 4) controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye. It turns the eye laterally and downwards.


What muscle is innervated by the trochlear nerve?

The superior oblique muscles


What muscle passes through the trochlea?

superior oblique muslce


Which muscle is not associated with a movement of the eyeball?

The muscles associated with the movement of the eyeball are the superior rectus inferior rectus the superior oblique and inferior oblique and the medial and lateral rectus


What are the six things attached to each eye that control and coordinate the movements of the eye?

The six extraocular muscles control and coordinate the movements of the eye: the lateral rectus, medial rectus, superior rectus, inferior rectus, superior oblique, and inferior oblique muscles. Each muscle is responsible for a specific movement of the eye in different directions.


What Muscle rolls the eyeball downward?

Trick question! Inferior Rectus and Superior Oblique. You sneaky person you :)