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Origin of trochlear
First recorded in 1675–85; trochle(a) + -ar 1
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To the lateral side and slightly inferior to the trochlear notch is a small, smooth area called the radial notch of the ulna.
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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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The superior oblique is innervated by the trochlear nerve.
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The proximal end of the ulna resembles a crescent wrench with its large, C-shaped trochlear notch.
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The patella is raised from the front of the femur by the collection of fluid in the joint—“floating patella”—and, if firmly pressed upon, it may be made to rap against the trochlear surface.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
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