Abducens Nerve (also known as Nerve, Abducens, Abducent Nerve): The 6th cranial nerve which originates in the ABDUCENS NUCLEUS of the PONS and sends motor fibers to the lateral rectus muscles of the EYE. Damage to the nerve or its nucleus disrupts horizontal eye movement control.

NIH MeSH · D000010Anatomy

Abducens Nerve

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Definition

The 6th cranial nerve which originates in the ABDUCENS NUCLEUS of the PONS and sends motor fibers to the lateral rectus muscles of the EYE. Damage to the nerve or its nucleus disrupts horizontal eye movement control.

MeSH classification

  • A08.800.800.120.030

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Common questions about Abducens Nerve

What does Abducens Nerve mean in medicine?
The 6th cranial nerve which originates in the ABDUCENS NUCLEUS of the PONS and sends motor fibers to the lateral rectus muscles of the EYE. Damage to the nerve or its nucleus disrupts horizontal eye movement control. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abducens Nerve known by any other names?
Yes. Abducens Nerve is also referred to as Nerve, Abducens, Abducent Nerve, Abducent Nerves, Nerve, Abducent in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abducens Nerve sit in the medical classification?
Abducens Nerve falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.800.800.120.030). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000010) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗