Superior Oblique

Summary Information: Superior Oblique

Superior Oblique: The superior oblique is a paired muscle located in the eye area. The superior oblique is attached directly to the eye and depresses, medially rotates, and abducts the eye. It is innervated by the trochlear nerve.

Conditions that can afflict the superior oblique include superior oblique palsy, Brown syndrome, superior oblique myokymia, myalga, tears, strain, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Superior Oblique

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Superior Oblique:

• Trochlear nerve
• Eye
• Skull
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Superior Oblique

The following conditions are related to the organ: Superior Oblique:

• Superior oblique palsy
• Brown syndrome
• Superior oblique myokymia
• Myalga
• Tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Other Names: Superior Oblique

The following are other names for the organ: Superior Oblique:

• Obliquus oculi superior

Sub Parts: Superior Oblique

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Superior Oblique:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Superior Oblique

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Superior Oblique:

• Eye trembling
• Tilted vision
• Change in vision
• Eye muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises

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Superior Oblique: Related Topics

• Superior
• Oblique

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