31. Finally, it enters the orbit through the superior orbital fissure and innervates the superior oblique muscle . 32. The superior and inferior oblique muscles make an angle of 51 degrees with the optical axis. 33. Lofton has been on the disabled list since May 16 with a strained left oblique muscle . 34. Baldwin was scratched from his Wednesday start with a strained oblique muscle in his left side. 35. Padres right-hander Jaret Wright strained his left oblique muscle and had to leave after two batters. 36. The strain usually occurs due to the internal oblique muscle contracting suddenly from a stretched position. 37. John Thomson, scheduled to start Game 3, has a strained oblique muscle in his left side. 38. Missed 20 games with an assortment of injuries ( shoulder, ankle, oblique muscle ) . .. 39. TAMPA BAY : Tanyon Sturtze pitched two innings Saturday before leaving with a strained oblique muscle . 40. Oblique muscle injuries are not uncommon at all,
