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Abducens Nerve.
Abducens Nerve - as a noun
A small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abducensabducentabducent nervenervus abducenssixth cranial nerveExample Sentences
"The abducens nerve controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle in the eye."
"Damage to the abducens nerve can cause weakness or paralysis of the lateral rectus muscle."
"The abducens nerve originates in the pons region of the brainstem."
"The abducens nerve is the sixth cranial nerve."
"A dysfunction of the abducens nerve can lead to strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes."
