14: CN III, IV, VI Flashcards
what is in the edinger-westphal nucleus?
parasympathetics to the constrictors of the iris, ciliary muscles for changing lens shape
what muscle is controlled by the dorsal nucleus?
inferior rectus
what muscle is controlled by the intermediate nucleus?
inferior oblique
what muscle is controlled by the medial nuclei?
serves the contralateral superior rectus (note that axons from the medial nucleus immediately cross over and join the contralateral fascicle
what muscle is controlled by the ventral nucleus?
medial rectus
what muscle is controlled by the central caudal nucleus?
levator palpebrae superior (voluntary via CN III)
what muscle is controlled by the trochlear nucleus?
serves contralateral superior oblique
what muscle is controlled by the abducens nucleus?
lateral rectus