We present a case of rupture of the lateral rectus that followed a violent assault. Rupture of the lateral rectus is an infrequently encountered injury in isolation from other ocular injuries. The ...

In the orbit of the eye, also called the eye socket, the lateral rectus muscle helps move the pupil away from the body’s midline. The muscle inserts into the temporal (outer) side of the eyeball and ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the motor, sensory, functional, and head posture results of recession of the lateral rectus muscle contralateral to the involved eye in patients with exotropic ...

Sixth nerve palsy is a nerve disorder. When your sixth nerve isn't working properly, it causes problems with the movement of your eye. Sixth nerve palsy is also known as lateral rectus palsy. Palsy is ...

The rectus abdominis muscle is located in the front of the body, beginning at the pubic bone and ending at the sternum. It is located inside the abdominal region. The muscle is activated while doing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 20-year-old man presented to the Tufts Medical Center emergency department with left eye pain, lightheadedness ...