superior rectus (muscle)


su·pe·ri·or rec·tus (mus·cle)

[TA] extraocular muscle in orbit; origin, superior part of common tendinous ring; insertion, superior part of sclera of the eye; action, primary, elevation; secondary, adduction and intorsion; nerve supply, oculomotor. Synonym(s): musculus rectus superior (bulbi) [TA], attollens oculi