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