Gyrus Straight

The gyrus rectus, also known as the oculomotor rectus muscle, is one of the six muscles responsible for eye movement. It gets its name from its straight shape and location in front of the eye socket.

The gyrus rectus controls eye movement in the up and down directions, and also slightly to the side. When the eye muscle contracts, it turns downward, and when it relaxes, it turns upward. This allows us to look at objects at different heights.

The gyrus recta is innervated by the trigeminal nerve, which also provides innervation to other extraocular muscles. If this nerve is damaged, the function of not only the gyrus rectus, but also other muscles that control eye movement may be impaired.

Some diseases can lead to dysfunction of the rectus gyrus. For example, strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are unable to look in the same direction at the same time due to uneven contraction of the extraocular muscles. Treatment for strabismus may include wearing special glasses, working with a podiatrist, or even surgery.

In general, the gyrus rectus is an important muscle that ensures the proper functioning of our visual apparatus. Its role in eye movement emphasizes the importance of eye health and the need to promptly consult an ophthalmologist for any visual impairment.