Abducens

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Abducens

Abducens (pronounced: ab-DOO-senz) is a term used in the field of anatomy and neurology. It is derived from the Latin word "abducere", which means "to lead away". The term is often used to refer to the Abducens nerve, also known as the sixth cranial nerve, which is responsible for controlling the movement of a single muscle of the eye, the lateral rectus muscle.

Etymology

The term "Abducens" is derived from the Latin word "abducere", which means "to lead away". This is in reference to the function of the Abducens nerve, which leads the eye away from the nose.

Related Terms

  • Abducens nerve: Also known as the sixth cranial nerve, it is a nerve that controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle in humans, responsible for outward gaze.
  • Cranial nerves: These are the nerves that emerge directly from the brain, including the abducens nerve. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves.
  • Lateral rectus muscle: This is the muscle in the eye that the abducens nerve controls. It is responsible for moving the eye away from the nose.
  • Strabismus: This is a condition that can occur if the abducens nerve is damaged, causing the eyes to not properly align with each other.

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