The antagonistic muscle to superior rectus ______________?
Correct answer: B. Inferior rectus
- A. Inferior oblique
- B. Inferior rectus
- C. Superior oblique
- D. lateral rectus
Explanation
Inferior rectus depresses the eye, opposing the elevation produced by superior rectus. It also shares adduction with superior rectus, but its vertical action is antagonistic.
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