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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extraocular musclesocular muscleseye movement musclesmuscles of the eye

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
músculos oculares
Standard medical and anatomical term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
músculos dos olhos
More colloquial alternative used in everyday speech
São Paulo
músculos oculares
Formal anatomical terminology preferred in medical contexts
Portugal
músculos oculares
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in medical contexts; colloquially 'músculos do olho'

Related Words

ciliary musclepupilaccommodationeye movementstrabismusvisionconvergence

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an eye on
feast one's eyes on
eye strain from screen time
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