| Trochlea of superior oblique | |
|---|---|
 Rectus muscles: 2 = superior, 3 = inferior, 4 = medial, 5 = lateral Oblique muscles: 6 = superior, 8 = inferior Other muscle: 9 = levator palpebrae superioris Other structures: 1 = Annulus of Zinn, 7 = Trochlea, 10 = Superior tarsus, 11 = Sclera, 12 = Optic nerve | |
 Nerves of the orbit. Seen from above. (Trochlea visible at upper left but not labeled.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | trochlea musculi obliqui superioris bulbi |
| TA98 | A15.2.07.017 |
| TA2 | 2049 |
| FMA | 49065 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The trochlea of superior oblique is a pulley-like structure in the eye. The tendon of the superior oblique muscle passes through it. Situated on the superior nasal aspect of the frontal bone, it is the only cartilage found in the normal orbit. The word trochlea comes from the Greek word for pulley.