what is the trochlea nerve?

Answer 1

The fourth of twelve cranial nerves, the trochlear nerve controls the function of the superior oblique eye muscle, which rotates the eye away from the nose and also moves the eye downward. It is the only cranial nerve to originate from the dorsal part of the brainstem. It is also the smallest of the cranial nerves.

This nerve is sometimes called the 'pathetic' nerve as loss of its function paralyses the superior oblique muscle giving the eyes a pathetic look.

Answer 2

The fourth of twelve cranial nerves, the trochlear nerve controls the function of the superior oblique muscle, which rotates the eye away from the nose and also moves the eye downward. It is the only cranial nerve to originate from the dorsal part of the brainstem. It is also the smallest of the cranial nerves.

This nerve is sometimes called the 'pathetic' nerve as loss of its function paralyses the superior oblique muscle giving the eyes a pathetic look.

Answer 3

It is the fourth of twelve cranial nerves, the trochlear nerve controls the function of the superior oblique muscle, which rotates the eye away from the nose and also moves the eye downward. It is the only cranial nerve to originate from the dorsal part of the brainstem. It is also the smallest of the cranial nerves.

This nerve is sometimes called the 'pathetic' nerve as loss of its function paralyses the superior oblique muscle giving the eyes a pathetic look.

The term trochlea means "pulley" in Latin. Specifically, the trochlea referred to is a loop inside the orbit of the eye, through which the tendon of the superior oblique muscle passes. The nerve is called trochlear because of its association with this muscle.

Answer 4

Trochlear Nerve

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It's located in the anal canal. Only straight guys have one. It lets him know if there is a homo lurking near the poop shoot