What are the symptoms of an oblique muscle strain?

Stiffness, especially in the morning.
Aching.
Muscle weakness.
Swelling.
Bruising.

What does the superior oblique muscle do?

These muscles are unique in that they do not originate from the common tendinous ring, have an angular attachment to the eyeball, and they attach to the posterior aspect of the eyeball. The superior oblique functions explicitly to move the eye in the down-and-out position and intort the eye.

How do I relax my oblique muscles?

Engage the abdominal muscles and slowly bend sideways to the right, bringing the right elbow towards the floor. Don’t bend forward or rotate. You should feel the stretch through the obliques. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds, then return to the starting position.

Which cranial nerves innervate extraocular muscles?

The extraocular muscles are innervated by lower motor neurons that form three cranial nerves: the abducens, the trochlear, and the oculomotor (Figure 20.3).

What Innervates the levator Palpebrae Superioris muscle?

The striated levator palpebrae superioris (LPS) muscle is innervated by the oculomotor nerve, and has a common origin with the superior rectus muscle. Anteriorly, it becomes the levator aponeurosis as it passes anterior to Whitnall ligament, and inserts into the anterior tarsal surface.

What does superior oblique control?

The superior oblique is a fusiform (spindle-shaped) muscle belonging to the extraocular group of muscles. It originates near the nose. Along with the other extraocular muscles, it performs the role of controlling eye movements. This muscle’s movement of the eye downward is most effective when the eye is abducted.

What is the difference between an oblique muscle and a rectus muscle?

When the eye is abducted, the rectus muscles are the prime vertical movers. Elevation is due to the action of the superior rectus, and depression is due to the action of the inferior rectus. When the eye is adducted, the oblique muscles are the prime vertical movers.

How do you relieve oblique pain?

Apply ice to the affected area for 5-10 minutes at a time three to five times per day. Make sure to wrap the ice in a thin towel to prevent ice burn. The ice will help to minimize swelling and pain in the affected areas. It will also work to limit potential bleeding within the injured tissues.