abducens

Noun

Meaning

a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

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Damage to the abducens nerve (VI) can also result in diplopia. Source: Internet

Eye movement (III, IV, VI) Various deviations of the eyes due to abnormal function of the targets of the cranial nerves The oculomotor nerve (III), trochlear nerve (IV) and abducens nerve (VI) coordinate eye movement. Source: Internet

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