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(anatomy) A long thin extraocular muscle that arises just above the margin of the optic foramen, is inserted on the upper part of the eyeball, and moves the eye downward and laterally.

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superior oblique muscle

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superior oblique muscle

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(anatomy) A long thin extraocular muscle that arises just above the margin of the optic foramen, is inserted on the upper part of the eyeball, and moves the eye downward and laterally.

Japanese Meaning

上斜筋：眼球を動かす筋肉の一つで、視神経孔上縁付近から起こり、眼球の上部に挿入して、眼球を下方および外側に動かす役割を担う長く細い眼球外筋です。

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眼窩手術中、外科医は患者の視線が下方および外側に向く際の役割を評価するために、上斜筋を注意深く調べた。

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(anatomy) A long thin extraocular muscle that arises just above the margin of the optic foramen, is inserted on the upper part of the eyeball, and moves the eye downward and laterally.