Insertion of extraocular muscles

Left eye, posterior view

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Insertion of extraocular muscles

Left eye, posterior view

The fascia has been removed from the muscles and the eye, and the muscles retracted and stretched.

1. Tendon of superior rectus muscle
2. Sclera
3. Sheath of optic nerve
4. Upper pointer: Posterior ciliary artery (long) Lower pointer: Position of macula lutea of retina (marked by *)
5. Tendon of lateral rectus muscle
6. Short ciliary nerves
7. Inferior oblique muscle
8. Tendon of superior oblique muscle
9. Superior vorticose veins
10. Posterior ciliary arteries (short)
11. Medial rectus muscle
12. Optic nerve (II)
13. Inferior vorticose veins
14. Tendon of Inferior rectus muscle