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OPHTHALMIC NERVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-09-24

English

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

A branch of the trigeminal nerve that passes forward from the trigeminal ganglion in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus, entering the orbit through the superior orbital fissure.

OBS

Through its branches, frontal, lacrimal, and nasociliary, it supplies sensation to the orbit and its contents, the anterior part of the nasal cavity, and the skin of the nose and forehead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
nervus ophthalmicus
Latin
OBS

Plus petite des trois branches du nerf trijumeau, les deux autres étant le nerf maxillaire supérieur et le nerf maxillaire inférieur.

CONT

Le nerf ophtalmique de Willis quitte le crâne par la fente sphénoïdale et se divise en nerfs lacrymal, frontal et naso-ciliaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
nervus ophthalmicus
Latin
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