NIH MeSH · D000010Anatomy

Abducens Nerve

Also known asNerve, Abducens · Abducent Nerve · Abducent Nerves · Nerve, Abducent · Cranial Nerve VI · Cranial Nerve VIs · Nerve VI, Cranial · Nerve VIs, Cranial · Nerve VI · Nerve VIs · Nervus Abducens · Abducen, Nervus

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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