About The Medical Condition Nerve, Abducens

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Nerve, Abducens. Nerve, Abducens defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Nerve, Abducens

Nerve, Abducens Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Nerve, Abducens Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Nerve, Abducens?

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.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day