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Definition Muscles and associated tissues that provide eye movements and allow for binocular vision. Key Features Unique muscle type with specialized structure, metabolism, and innervation. Connective tissue gimbal supporting the eyeball and regulating its rotational properties. Embryology The development of…
Introduction Diagnosis and surgical correction of strabismus require anatomic knowledge of the extraocular muscles (EOMs) and their relationships with other orbital tissues. This chapter summarizes this anatomy and some surgical applications. Overview of the extraocular muscles The historically understood six…