Definition of Nervus oculomotorius

1. Noun. Supplies extrinsic muscles of the eye.

Exact synonyms: Oculomotor, Oculomotor Nerve, Third Cranial Nerve
Generic synonyms: Cranial Nerve

Medical Definition of Nervus oculomotorius

1. Responsible for motor enervation of upper eyelid muscle, extraocular muscle and pupillary muscle. Lesions of the oculomotor nerve results in ptosis (dropping eyelid), deviation of the eyeball outward, double vision and a dilated pupil. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nervus Oculomotorius

nervus mandibularis
nervus maxillaris
nervus meatus acustici externi
nervus medianus
nervus mentalis
nervus musculocutaneus
nervus mylohyoideus
nervus nasociliaris
nervus nasopalatinus
nervus obturatorius
nervus occipitalis major
nervus occipitalis minor
nervus occipitalis tertius
nervus octavus
nervus oculomotorius (current term)
nervus ophthalmicus
nervus opticus
nervus palatinus major
nervus pectoralis lateralis
nervus pectoralis medialis
nervus peroneus communis
nervus peroneus profundus
nervus peroneus superficialis
nervus petrosus major
nervus petrosus minor
nervus petrosus profundus
nervus phrenicus
nervus plantaris lateralis
nervus plantaris medialis

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