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Check Ligament of Lateral Rectus Muscle (Right)
Connective Tissue

Check Ligament of Lateral Rectus Muscle (Right)

Lacertus musculi recti lateralis

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Structure

The check ligament of the lateral rectus muscle is an expansion of the muscular fascia overlying the lateral rectus muscle, which is a reflection of the fascial sheath of the eyeball. This expansion is triangular and strong.

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Anatomical Relations

The check ligament of the lateral rectus muscle runs from the muscular sheath around the lateral rectus muscle to the orbital tubercle of the zygomatic bone laterally.

Function

The check ligament of the lateral rectus muscle limits the action of the lateral rectus muscle.

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