Origin
Common tendinous ring.
Insertion
Anterior part of the sclera – superior surface.
Blood supply
Supraorbital artery.
Nerve supply
Occulomotor nerve.
Action
The main function is to move the eye upward; it helps to rotate the top of the eye towards the nose.
Disease/Injury
Injury to the face or head can cause superior rectus muscle palsy in which the patient develops diplopia.
Muscle Exercise
Eye circle exercise is moving the eyes in circles. First, move the eyes to one side, then move the eyes to the other side and then rotate them slowly in clockwise and anticlockwise direction.
Interesting facts
Due to the movement of this muscle, the eyes express the unspoken emotions.
