abducens
Americannoun
plural
abducentesEtymology
Origin of abducens
< Latin, present participle of abdūcere to abduce
Example Sentences
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The lateral rectus is controlled by neurons of the abducens nucleus in the superior medulla, whereas the medial rectus is controlled by neurons in the oculomotor nucleus of the midbrain.
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The trochlear nerve and the abducens nerve are both responsible for eye movement, but do so by controlling different extraocular muscles.
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The lateral rectus, which causes abduction of the eye, is innervated by the abducens nerve.
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The oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves control the extraocular muscles and are connected by the medial longitudinal fasciculus to coordinate gaze.
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Both are supplied by the abducens nerve, together with the rectus externus muscle.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
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