eye muscles
[/aɪ ˈmʌsəlz/]
nounpl: eye muscles
músculos oculares
1. The six extraocular muscles that control eye movement and position, including the medial rectus, lateral rectus, superior rectus, inferior rectus, superior oblique, and inferior oblique muscles
The eye muscles work together to allow us to track moving objects smoothly.
Os músculos oculares trabalham juntos para nos permitir rastrear objetos em movimento suavemente.
2. In broader context, muscles of the eye region including the ciliary muscle responsible for focusing
Eye muscles can become fatigued from prolonged screen time.
Os músculos dos olhos podem ficar fatigados pelo uso prolongado de telas.
This is primarily a medical and anatomical term used consistently across English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazil, it appears frequently in optometry and ophthalmology contexts. The term is used in health education, particularly regarding digital eye strain, which has become more common in contemporary culture with increased screen usage.
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