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1
Q

Motor pathways to skeletal muscle derived from the somites are given what names?

A

Somatic Efferent (SE) pathways

2
Q

What is the embryonic origin of the extraocular muscles or extrinsic muscles of the eyeball?

A

the skeletal muscle is derived from the somites hence somatic efferent (SE)

3
Q

Which nerves will innervate specific extrinsic muscles?

A
  • oculomotor: superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, inferior oblique
  • trochlear: superior oblique
  • abducens/abducent: lateral rectus

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