Which of the following extraocular muscles pulls the eye laterally?
A) Inferior rectus muscle
B) Superior rectus muscle
C) Medial rectus muscle
D) Lateral rectus muscle

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The lateral rectus muscle is responsible for pulling the eye laterally away from the midline. The other three muscles mentioned in the options have different functions. The inferior and superior rectus muscles are responsible for pulling the eye downwards and upwards respectively, while the medial rectus muscle pulls the eye towards the midline.

Which of the Following Extraocular Muscles Pulls the Eye Laterally