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nasociliary nerve [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
nervus nasociliaris
Latin
nervus naso ciliaris
Latin
DEF

A branch of the ophthalmic nerve in the superior orbital fissure, passing through the orbit, giving rise to the communicating branch to the ciliary ganglion, the long ciliary nerves, the posterior and anterior ethmoidal nerves, and terminating as the infratrochlear and nasal branches, which supply the mucous membrane of the nose, the skin of the tip of the nose, and the conjunctiva.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
nervus nasociliaris
Latin
nervus naso ciliaris
Latin
DEF

Branche terminale interne du nerf ophtalmique de Willis qui pénètre par la fente sphénoïdale dans l'orbite où il se divise en nerf nasal interne et nerf nasal externe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
nervus nasociliaris
Latin
nervus naso ciliaris
Latin
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