There are six eye muscles that control movement of the eye, allowing it to follow a moving object and move precisely. Name these muscles. What are their functions?

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Of the six eye muscles, four are rectus muscles and two are oblique muscles. Rectus muscles allow one to see up, down, right, and left. Oblique muscles allow the eyes to be turned in order to see upper left and upper right, lower left and lower right. They also help maintain the shape of the eyeball.

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