The inferior oblique arises from the orbital surface of the maxilla, lateral to the lacrimal groove.

[2] While commonly affected by palsies of the inferior division of the oculomotor nerve, isolated palsies of the inferior oblique (without affecting other functions of the oculomotor nerve) are quite rare.

"Overaction" of the inferior oblique muscle is a commonly observed component of childhood strabismus, particularly infantile esotropia and exotropia.

[3] Surgical procedures of the inferior oblique include: loosening (also known as recession see Strabismus surgery), myectomy, marginal myotomy, and denervation and extirpation.

This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1023 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)