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Origin of trochlear
First recorded in 1675–85; trochle(a) + -ar 1
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The inferior margin of the trochlear notch is formed by a prominent lip of bone called the coronoid process of the ulna.
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A good example is the elbow joint, with the articulation between the trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear 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 trochlear nerve and the abducens nerve are both responsible for eye movement, but do so by controlling different extraocular muscles.
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When the patella is situated upon the inner trochlear rim, the tibia must be extended because of the traction exerted by the straight ligaments.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
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