Medial Rotation of the Eyeball is Performed by the ________

Question

Medial rotation of the eyeball is performed by the ________ muscle.
A) inferior rectus
B) lateral rectus
C) medial rectus
D) superior rectus
E) inferior oblique

Accepted Answer

The medial rectus muscle is the primary muscle responsible for medial rotation of the eyeball. It is located on the medial side (closest to the nose) of the eye and is innervated by the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III).