Computed extraocular muscle activity during blinks.
The rotations and retractions of the eyeball due to co-contraction of the extraocular muscles are investigated using a model of the mechanics of the orbital plant. The hypothesis that the rotational movements are secondary to globe retraction is not supported.
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Department of Vision Sciences, University of Aston, Birmingham, UK.
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D001767:Blinking; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D012399:Rotation