Normal anatomy and abnormalities of the rectus extraocular muscles in humans

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https://doi.org/10.26641/1997-9665.2020.3.177-185

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extraocular muscles, normal anatomy, abnormalities

Abstract

The development of modern surgical techniques makes a deep knowledge of anatomy, in the case of ophthalmic surgery, also functional problems of the extraocular muscles. Thus, the purpose of our review was to summarize the latest findings on normal anatomy and anomalies of rectus extraocular muscles (ERMs). Particular attention was paid to the presentation of detailed and structured data on the general anatomy of the ERMs, including their attachment, topography, vascularization and innervation. The question of ERMs innervation is presented in detail, taking into account recent studies on human material using methods.

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Syrvakova, A. O. (2020). Normal anatomy and abnormalities of the rectus extraocular muscles in humans. Морфологія / Morphologia / Morfologìâ, 14(3), 177–185. https://doi.org/10.26641/1997-9665.2020.3.177-185

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