Question

question 12
this muscle is toward the top of the eyeball and is straight in th
○ superior oblique
○ superior rectus
○ medial rectus
○ lateral rectus

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• superior oblique: This muscle is oblique (not straight) and has a different function/position.
• superior rectus: "Superior" means toward the top, and "rectus" implies straight. This matches the description of being toward the top of the eyeball and straight.
• medial rectus: "Medial" refers to toward the midline (not top), so it doesn't fit.
• lateral rectus: "Lateral" refers to toward the side (not top), so it doesn't fit.

Answer:

B. superior rectus