- Superior Rectus - rotates the eye upwards
- Inferior Rectus - rotates the eye downwards
- Medial Rectus - rotates the eye towards the nose
- Lateral Rectus - rotates the eye towards the ear
- Superior Oblique - aids in upward movement
- Inferior Oblique - aids in downward movement
Muscular Anatomy of the Eye
By Chris Adams, About.com
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Muscles of the Eye - Extra-Ocular Muscles for Rotation
Muscles of the Eye
Chris Adams, copyright 2008, Licensed to About.com
The six extra-ocular muscles of the eye control the rotational movement of the eye ball.
Index: Muscular Anatomy of the Eye
- Muscles of the Eye - Extra-Ocular Muscles for Rotation
- Muscles of the Eye - Ciliary Body for Accommodation
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