SIXTH CRANIAL NERVE
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Sixth Cranial Nerve.
Sixth Cranial Nerve - as a noun
A small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The sixth cranial nerve controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle, which is responsible for moving the eye outward."
"Damage to the sixth cranial nerve can result in crossed eyes or double vision."
"An MRI can be used to detect any abnormalities in the sixth cranial nerve."
"The sixth cranial nerve, also known as the abducens nerve, is one of the twelve cranial nerves in the human body."
"Injury or inflammation of the sixth cranial nerve can lead to a condition called sixth nerve palsy."
