Lateral rectus muscle

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For the muscle of the neck, see Rectus capitis lateralis muscle

Overview

The lateral rectus muscle is a muscle in the orbit. It is one of six extraocular muscles that control the movements of the eye (abduction in this case) and the only muscle innervated by the abducens nerve, cranial nerve VI.

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  Nerves of the orbit. Seen from above.
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  Horizontal section of the eyeball.
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  Dissection showing origins of right ocular muscles, and nerves entering by the superior orbital fissure.
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  Vestibulo-ocular reflex

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