Abducens

Question 0

What nerve causes the colliculus facialis?

Answer 0

Abducens.

Question 1

Name the nucleus of origin which lies in the floor of the rhomboid fossa beneath the colliculus facialis.

Answer 1

Nucleus of abducens.

Question 2

Name the nerve which runs upwards, forwards and laterally thru the pontine cistern, and pierces the dura mater lateral to the dorsum sellae.

Answer 2

Abducens.

Question 3

Name the nerve which travels thru the cavernous sinus lying inferolateral to the internal carotid artery.

Answer 3

Abducens.

Question 4

The abducens nerve communicates with ___ for the sympathetic nervous system.

Answer 4

Internal carotid plexus.

Question 5

Name the nerve which might cause converging strabismus with its lesion.

Answer 5

Abducens.