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abducens /ab·du·cens/ (ab-doo´senz) [L.] drawing away.
abducens [ab-du´senz] (L.) abducens nerve the sixth cranial nerve; it arises from the pons and supplies the lateral rectus muscle of the eyeball, allowing for motion. Paralysis of the nerve causes diplopia (double vision). See anatomic Table of Nerves in the Appendices.
abducens [L.] drawing away. abducens nerve see abducent nerve, and Table 14. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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