Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Inferior oblique.
Structure.
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Origin: styloid process of temporal bone.
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Insertion: side and undersurface of tongue.
Function.
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Concentric action: elevates and retracts tongue.
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Eccentric action:
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Isometric action:
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Innervation: hypoglossal XII nerve.
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Arterial supply: sublingual branch of the lingual artery.
Clinical Significance.
References
Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.
Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.
Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.
