Which eye muscle sends its tendon of origin through a pulley or trochlea before inserting on the globe?
A) superior rectus
B) superior oblique
C) lateral rectus
D) inferior rectus
E) inferior oblique

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The superior oblique muscle sends its tendon of origin through a pulley or trochlea before inserting on the globe, which allows for its unique direction of pull and rotation of the eye. The other eye muscles do not pass through a pulley or trochlea.

Which Eye Muscle Sends Its Tendon of Origin Through a Pulley