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Preganglion axon accompanied the oculomotor fibers then synapse in ciliary ganglion Postganglionic fibers pass through short ciliary nerves to constrictor pupillae of the iris & the ciliary muscles. Received From corticonucleus fiber: accomodation reflex From pretectal nucleus fiber: direct & consensual light reflex.
Supplies extrinsic muscle of the eye: levator palpebrae superioris, superior rectus, medial and inferior rectus & inferior oblique. Also supplies intrinsic muscles: the constrictor pupillae of the iris & ciliary muscle. Responsible for: Lifting upper eyelid Turning the eye upward, downward & medially Constricting pupil Accommodating the eye