superior branch of the oculomotor nerve (CN III)

su·pe·ri·or branch of the oc·u·lo·mo·tor nerve (CN III)

[TA]

branch of oculomotor nerve supplying the superior rectus and levator palpebrae superioris muscles.

Synonym(s): ramus superior nervi oculomotorii [CN III] [TA]

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