Asked by Dulce Catalan on May 07, 2024
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In order for both eyes to direct their gaze to the right, which of the following muscles are used?
(1) Right lateral rectus
(2) Right medial rectus
(3) Left lateral rectus
(4) Left medial rectus
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 2 and 3
D) 1 and 4
E) 1, 2, 3
Lateral Rectus
A muscle in the orbit that abducts the eye, moving it outward, away from the midline of the body.
Medial Rectus
A muscle in the eye that enables inward movement of the eyeball.
- Understand the coordination of eye movements and the muscles involved.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To direct gaze to the right, the right eye uses the lateral rectus muscle to move outward, while the left eye uses the medial rectus muscle to move inward.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the coordination of eye movements and the muscles involved.
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