inferior oblique (muscle)

in·fe·ri·or ob·lique (mus·cle)

[TA] extraocular muscle in orbit; origin, orbital plate of maxilla lateral to the lacrimal groove; insertion, sclera between the superior and lateral recti; action, primary, extorsion; secondary, elevation and abduction; nerve supply, oculomotor (inferior branch). Synonym(s): musculus obliquus inferior (bulbi) [TA]