About The Medical Condition Nerve, Abducent

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Nerve, Abducent

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Nerve, Abducent Medical Condition

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

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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