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CN III-Oculomotor
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Anatomy
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10/17/2008
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Term
cell bodies of origin
 Definition
oculomotor nucleus in brainstem
Term
parasympathetic
 Definition
accessory oculomotor nucleus
Edinger-Weshpal nucleus
(rostral to oculomotor)
Term
divisions
 Definition
superior and inferior
Term
somatomotor component innervates:
 Definition
5 extraocular muscles
Term
superior division
 Definition
1. superior rectus 2. levator palpebra superioris
Term
travels through:
 Definition
superior orbital fissure
Term
inferior division innervates:
 Definition

1. medial rectus

2. inferior rectus

3. inferior oblique
Term
inferior travels through:
 Definition
superior orbital fissure
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