Age | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
3 years | 2,58 (2,3-2,8) | 2,53 (2,1-2,8) |
6 years | 2,85 (2,4-3,3) | 2,82 (2,5-3,2) |
13 - 14 years | 3,12 (2,8-3,3) | 3,09 (2,8-3,4) |
Adult | 3,00 (2,5-3,8) | 2,80 (2,4-3,1) |
In the retrobulbar space, the following structures pass between the muscle groups:
The following structures pass the roof of the orbit outside of the muscle groups:
Muscle | Function | Innervation |
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Rectus medialis | pure adduction | Oculomotor nerve |
Rectus lateralis | pure abduction | Abducent nerve |
Rectus superior | Elevation, adduction and rotation of the upper half of the eye bulb medialward | Oculomotor nerve |
Rectus inferior | Lowering, adduction and rotation of the upper half of the eye bulb laterally | Oculomotor nerve |
Obliquus inferior | Abduction, elevation and rotation of the upper half of the eye bulb laterally | Oculomotor nerve |
Obliquus superior | Abduction, lowering and rotation of the upper half of the eye bulb medially | Trochlear nerve |