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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