Abducens Nerve

**Definition:** The 6th cranial nerve which originates in the ABDUCENS NUCLEUS of the PONS and sends motor fibers to the lateral rectus muscles of the EYE. Damage to the nerve or its nucleus disrupts horizontal eye movement control.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.800.800.120.030

**Synonyms:** - Abducent Nerve - Cranial Nerve VI - Nerve VI - Nervus Abducens - Sixth Cranial Nerve