Trochlear Nerve

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Also known as:  Cranial Nerve IV

 

Description

The Trochlear Nerve is a type of Cranial Nerve.

 

Biological Function of the Trochlear Nerve

Nervous System

 The Trochlear Nerve controls the Muscles that move the Eyeball within its socket:

 The actions of the Trochlear Nerve are coordinated with those of the Abducens Nerve and the Oculomotor Nerve.

 

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