About The Medical Condition Cranial Nerve VI

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Cranial Nerve VI

Cranial Nerve VI Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Cranial Nerve VI Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Cranial Nerve VI?

The 6th cranial nerve. The abducens nerve originates in the abducens nucleus of the pons and sends motor fibers to the lateral rectus muscles of the eye. Damage to the nerve or its nucleus disrupts horizontal eye movement control.

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