Other Word Forms
- subtrochlear adjective
Etymology
Origin of trochlear
First recorded in 1675–85; trochle(a) + -ar 1
Example Sentences
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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 proximal end of the ulna resembles a crescent wrench with its large, C-shaped trochlear notch.
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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 bones also are altered in their shape and mutual relations, the talus being rotated forwards so that a large portion of its trochlear surface protrudes from the tibio-fibular socket.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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