Abducens Nerve

Pronunciation: /æbˈduːsɛnz nɜrv/

Definitions of abducens nerve

noun a nerve that originates in the pons and controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

Example Sentences

A1 The abducens nerve controls the movement of the eye to the side.

A2 Damage to the abducens nerve can result in double vision.

B1 The abducens nerve originates in the pons of the brainstem.

B2 An MRI scan can help diagnose problems with the abducens nerve.

C1 Surgery may be necessary to repair a damaged abducens nerve.

C2 The abducens nerve is the sixth cranial nerve and is responsible for lateral eye movement.

Examples of abducens nerve in a Sentence

formal The abducens nerve is the sixth cranial nerve responsible for controlling the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.

informal If you have trouble moving your eye to the side, it could be a problem with your abducens nerve.

slang My abducens nerve must be acting up because I can't seem to look to the left properly.

figurative Her abducens nerve seemed to be in overdrive as she couldn't stop rolling her eyes at everything he said.

Grammatical Forms of abducens nerve

• plural: abducens nerves
• comparative: more abducens nerve
• superlative: most abducens nerve
• present tense: abducens nerve
• future tense: will abducens nerve
• perfect tense: has abducens nerve
• continuous tense: is abducens nerve
• singular: abducens nerve
• positive degree: abducens nerve
• infinitive: to abducens nerve
• gerund: abducens nerving
• participle: abducens nerved

Origin and Evolution of abducens nerve

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'abducens nerve' originates from the Latin word 'abducens' which means 'leading away'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'abducens nerve' has been used consistently in the field of anatomy and medicine to refer to the sixth cranial nerve responsible for controlling the lateral rectus muscle of the eye. Its usage has remained consistent over time.