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trochlear nucleus

fourth cranial nerve nucleus

Nucleus in the midbrain at the level of the inferior colliculus near the midline, containing the motor neurons giving rise to the trochlear nerve, innervating the contralateral superior oblique extraocular muscle of the eye (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed, 1981, pg. 533).

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Type Muscle
Système corporel Nerveux
Structure parente cranial nerve nucleus
Nom latin fourth cranial nerve nucleus
FMA ID 54518

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the trochlear nucleus?

Nucleus in the midbrain at the level of the inferior colliculus near the midline, containing the motor neurons giving rise to the trochlear nerve, innervating the contralateral superior oblique extraocular muscle of the eye (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed, 1981, pg. 533).

What body system is the trochlear nucleus part of?

The trochlear nucleus is part of the Nerveux.

What is the Latin name for the trochlear nucleus?

The Latin name for the trochlear nucleus is fourth cranial nerve nucleus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:54518 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002722 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — trochlear nucleus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.