Trochlea of Right Superior Oblique (Trochlea musculi obliqui superioris dexter)
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Anatomy
The trochlea of the right superior oblique is the fibrocartilaginous pulley on the right frontal bone redirecting the mechanical line of action of the right superior oblique muscle.
Clinical notes
Trochleitis produces localized point tenderness in the superomedial orbital angle aggravated by downgaze, treated by local corticosteroid injection.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Trochlea of Right Superior Oblique?
The trochlea of the right superior oblique is the fibrocartilaginous pulley on the right frontal bone redirecting the mechanical line of action of the right superior oblique muscle.
Why is the Trochlea of Right Superior Oblique clinically important?
Trochleitis produces localized point tenderness in the superomedial orbital angle aggravated by downgaze, treated by local corticosteroid injection.
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