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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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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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To assist the visual system, fibers of the vestibular nuclei project to the oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nuclei to influence signals sent along the cranial nerves.
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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 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 Miles, Alexander
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