14: CN III, IV, VI Flashcards

1
Q

what is in the edinger-westphal nucleus?

A

parasympathetics to the constrictors of the iris, ciliary muscles for changing lens shape

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2
Q

what muscle is controlled by the dorsal nucleus?

A

inferior rectus

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3
Q

what muscle is controlled by the intermediate nucleus?

A

inferior oblique

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4
Q

what muscle is controlled by the medial nuclei?

A

serves the contralateral superior rectus (note that axons from the medial nucleus immediately cross over and join the contralateral fascicle

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5
Q

what muscle is controlled by the ventral nucleus?

A

medial rectus

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6
Q

what muscle is controlled by the central caudal nucleus?

A

levator palpebrae superior (voluntary via CN III)

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7
Q

what muscle is controlled by the trochlear nucleus?

A

serves contralateral superior oblique

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8
Q

what muscle is controlled by the abducens nucleus?

A

lateral rectus

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