Supraduction is the upward movement of the eye, controlled by the superior rectus and inferior oblique muscles. Limitation in supraduction can indicate dysfunction of these muscles or their innervating cranial nerves (oculomotor and trochlear nerves).
Supraduction is the upward movement of the eye, controlled by the superior rectus and inferior oblique muscles. Limitation in supraduction can indicate dysfunction of these muscles or their innervating cranial nerves (oculomotor and trochlear nerves).
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