What is another word for superior rectus muscle?
Pronunciation: [suːpˈi͡əɹɪə ɹˈɛktəs mˈʌsə͡l] (IPA) 
The superior rectus muscle is one of the six muscles that control the movement of the eye. It is responsible for upward movement of the eye and inward rotation. There are various synonyms for the superior rectus muscle, including the upper rectus muscle, supranasal muscle, rectus superior muscle and the superior straight muscle. The muscle is located in the upper part of the eye and it is innervated by the oculomotor nerve. It plays a vital role in controlling the eye's movements and is involved in various eye-related conditions such as strabismus and ptosis. Using these synonyms can help to accurately locate and describe the superior rectus muscle in medical terminology.
