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The eye muscles have a ratio of about _____ axons) per ____ muscle fiber(s

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The IR of the eye muscles is approximately 1 muscle fiber to 1 axon which has a ratio of 1:1. The greater the IR, the bigger the strength is produced by the motor unit. A group of muscles that are innervated by one spinal segment is called a myotome.