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su·pe·ri·or rec·tus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. superior rectus muscle, superior rectus, rectus superiornoun

    the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball upward and medially

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  1. superior rectusnoun

    A muscle in the orbit of the eye.

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  1. superior rectus

    The superior rectus is a muscle in the orbit, one of the extraocular muscles that control the movements of the eye. It is responsible for upward rotation, helps with inward rotation and can also contribute to turning the eye towards the midline. In the context of anatomy, "superior" usually indicates a more upper position while "rectus" suggests a straight alignment - hence, this muscle is essentially the 'upper straight muscle' of the eye.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of superior rectus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of superior rectus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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  • músculo recto superior, recto superiorSpanish
  • muscolo retto superiore, retto superioreItalian

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