Definition of Lateral rectus

1. Noun. The ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward.

Exact synonyms: Abducens Muscle, Lateral Rectus Muscle, Rectus Lateralis
Generic synonyms: Eye Muscle, Ocular Muscle

Medical Definition of Lateral rectus

1. Origin, lateral part of the common tendinous ring that bridges superior orbital fissure; insertion, lateral part of sclera of eye; action, abduction; nerve supply, abducens. Synonym: musculus rectus lateralis, abducens oculi, musculus rectus externus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lateral Rectus

lateral popliteal nerve
lateral preoptic nucleus
lateral process of calcaneal tuberosity
lateral process of malleus
lateral process of talus
lateral projection
lateral proprius bundle
lateral pterygoid
lateral pterygoid plate
lateral puboprostatic ligament
lateral pyramidal fasciculus
lateral pyramidal tract
lateral ramus radiograph
lateral recess of fourth ventricle
lateral rectus (current term)
lateral rectus (current term)
lateral rectus muscle
lateral rectus muscle of the head
lateral recumbent position
lateral region
lateral region of neck
lateral reticular nucleus
lateral root of median nerve
lateral root of optic tract
lateral sacral artery
lateral sacral crests
lateral sacral veins
lateral sacrococcygeal ligament
lateral segment
lateral semicircular canals

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