An extraocular muscle on the lateral side of the orbit, that abducts the eye. It originates in the annulus of Zinn and is innervated by cranial nerve III. It directs the pupil away from the body’s midline.
Also Known As
- Lateral Rectus Muscle
An extraocular muscle on the lateral side of the orbit, that abducts the eye. It originates in the annulus of Zinn and is innervated by cranial nerve III. It directs the pupil away from the body’s midline.
