Abducent nerve Flashcards
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nucleus of the Abducent nerve
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Abducent nucleus
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location of Abducent nucleus
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lower part of pons, in grey matter lining floor of rhomboid fossa near the midline
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function of Abducent nucleus
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somatomotor
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brain exit of Abducent nerve
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ponto medullary junction on both sides of foramen cecum above the pyramids
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subarachnoidal course of Abducent nerve
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prepontine cistern, then immediately into dorello’s canal to ascend towards cavernous sinus
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dura penetration Abducent nerve
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cavernous sinus (middle)
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skull exit of Abducent nerve
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superior orbital fissure
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pathway of Abducent nerve
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enters SOF in the medial section (small motor nerve) supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
