Accessory nucleus of oculomotor nerve
Nucleus accessorius nervi oculomotorii
- Synonym: Accessory oculomotor nucleus
- Acronym: Edinger-Westphal nucleus
- Related terms: Accessory nuclei of oculomotor nerve; Nucleus of oculomotor nerve: Accessory nuclei of oculomotor nerve
Definition
Accessory nuclei of oculomotor nerve are mainly parasympathetic nuclei lying directly medial to the nucleus of the oculomotor nerve.
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