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Superior rectus

superior rectus

(Science: anatomy, muscle) origin, superior part of common tendinous ring; insertion, superior part of sclera of the eye; action, primary, elevation; secondary, adduction and intorsion; nerve supply, oculomotor.

Synonym: musculus rectus superior, attollens oculi.


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