The inferior oblique is a muscle located in the eye that plays a crucial role in eye movement. It is one of the extraocular muscles, responsible for controlling the position of the eyeball. Specifically, the inferior oblique helps in elevating the eye and allowing it to rotate outward. This muscle originates from the maxillary bone and inserts into the outer surface of the eyeball. It works in coordination with other extraocular muscles to enable smooth and precise eye movements, which are essential for activities like reading and tracking moving objects.