What is another word for medial rectus?

Pronunciation: [mˈiːdiːəl ɹˈɛktəs] (IPA)

The medial rectus is a muscle located in the eye that helps to control eye movements. Some synonyms for the medial rectus include the internal rectus muscle, the medial rectus muscle of the eye, and the medial rectus extraocular muscle. This muscle is responsible for inward eye movements, or adduction, which is essential for clear and focused vision. It is one of six extraocular muscles that control eye movements and is situated closest to the nose in the eye. Other muscles responsible for eye movements include the lateral rectus, superior oblique, inferior oblique, superior rectus, and inferior rectus.

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What are the hypernyms for Medial rectus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Medial rectus?

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  • hyponyms for medial rectus (as nouns)

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