abducens nerve

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Noun abducens nerve has 1 sense

abducent, abducent nerve, abducens, abducens nerve, nervus abducens, sixth cranial nerve - a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
--₁ is a kind of cranial nerve

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Abducens Nerve

Definition: The abducens nerve is the sixth cranial nerve responsible for the motor control of the lateral rectus muscle, which allows the eye to move outwards.

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Medical Sense:

The abducens nerve is a motor nerve that originates from the pons and innervates the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.

Example Sentence: Damage to the abducens nerve can lead to diplopia, or double vision.

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