Abducens Nucleus (also known as Nucleus, Abducens, Abducens Nerve Nucleus): A region in the PONTINE TEGMENTUM that is the nucleus of the ABDUCENS NERVE.

NIH MeSH · D065827Anatomy

Abducens Nucleus

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Definition

A region in the PONTINE TEGMENTUM that is the nucleus of the ABDUCENS NERVE.

MeSH classification

  • A08.186.211.132.810.428.600.650.249

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Common questions about Abducens Nucleus

What does Abducens Nucleus mean in medicine?
A region in the PONTINE TEGMENTUM that is the nucleus of the ABDUCENS NERVE. 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 Nucleus known by any other names?
Yes. Abducens Nucleus is also referred to as Nucleus, Abducens, Abducens Nerve Nucleus, Nerve Nucleus, Abducens, Nucleus, Abducens Nerve 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 Nucleus sit in the medical classification?
Abducens Nucleus falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.132.810.428.600.650.249). 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 (D065827) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗