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Nucleus of oculomotor nerve

Nucleus nervi oculomotorius

Latin synonym: Nucleus principalis nervi oculomotorius
Synonym: Oculomotor nucleus

The nucleus of oculomotor nerve is a nucleus situated at the level of the superior colliculus anterior to the cerebral aqueduct.

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Human anatomy 2

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Human anatomy 1

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Nervous system >
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Nucleus of oculomotor nerve

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human neuroanatomy

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Comparative anatomy in animals

Motor nucleus of oculomotor nerve

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