Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The levator-trochlear muscle. A supernumerary orbital structure.

J G Sacks

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Introduction.

    Postgraduate medicine·2016
    Same author

    The value of a new family practice center patient to the academic medical center.

    The Journal of family practice·1991
    Same author

    Our future colleagues.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·1991
    Same author

    Ophthalmologic screening of adults with mental retardation.

    American journal of mental retardation : AJMR·1991
    Same author

    Treatment of exercise-induced transient visual events.

    Journal of clinical neuro-ophthalmology·1990
    Same author

    Elevated intraocular pressure in dural shunt syndrome: a judgment on exercise.

    Journal of clinical neuro-ophthalmology·1990
    Same journal

    The economics of the initial preventive physical examination in medicare-reply.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·2013
    Same journal

    Modification of silicone oil retention sutures in aphakic eyes with iris loss-reply;.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·2013
    Same journal

    December 2011 archives web quiz winner.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·2013
    Same journal

    Angle involvement and glaucoma in patients with biopsy-proven iris melanoma: a response-reply.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·2013
    Same journal

    About this journal.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·2013
    Same journal

    In memoriam: goodwin m. Breinin, MD (1918-2011).

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·2013
    See all related articles

    A rare supernumerary extraocular muscle was found in cadaver orbits. This levator-trochlear muscle, originating from the levator palpebrae superioris, may explain certain unexplained ocular deviations.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Anatomy
    • Surgical Anatomy

    Background:

    • Anatomical variations in extraocular muscles are uncommon.
    • Understanding orbital anatomy is crucial for ophthalmic surgery and diagnosing strabismus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a supernumerary extraocular muscle identified in human cadaver orbits.
    • To propose a name and discuss the potential clinical implications of this muscle.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic dissection of 98 human cadaver orbits.
    • Gross anatomical examination and description of the supernumerary muscle's origin, insertion, and innervation.

    Main Results:

    • A supernumerary muscle was identified in 7 out of 98 orbits (7.1%).

    Related Experiment Videos

  • The muscle originated from the medial border of the levator palpebrae superioris.
  • It inserted on the fascia near the trochlea and was innervated by the oculomotor nerve.
  • Conclusions:

    • The identified muscle, termed the levator-trochlear muscle, is a distinct anatomical entity.
    • This muscle's presence may contribute to the understanding and diagnosis of poorly understood ocular deviations.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate its precise function and clinical significance.