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Lateral Rectus Muscle.
Lateral Rectus Muscle - as a noun
The ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abducens musclelateral rectusrectus lateralisExample Sentences
"The lateral rectus muscle is one of the six extraocular muscles responsible for movement of the eye."
"The lateral rectus muscle is innervated by the abducens nerve."
"Contraction of the lateral rectus muscle abducts the eye."
"An injury to the lateral rectus muscle can result in double vision."
"The lateral rectus muscle is antagonistic to the medial rectus muscle."
