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Nervus Abducens (Noun)

Meaning

A small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The nervus abducens is a small motor nerve that plays a crucial role in controlling the movement of the eye.
  • Damage to the nervus abducens can cause impaired lateral movement of the eye and may lead to diplopia.
  • The nervus abducens is the sixth cranial nerve and is responsible for supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.
  • During a cranial nerve examination, the doctor may assess the function of the nervus abducens by asking the patient to look laterally.
  • The nervus abducens originates from the brainstem and passes through the cavernous sinus before reaching the lateral rectus muscle.

Synonyms

  • Abducens Nerve
  • Sixth Cranial Nerve
  • Abducent
  • Abducent Nerve
  • Abducens

Hypernyms

  • Cranial Nerve
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