abducens

[ ab-doo-senz, -suh nz, -dyoo- ]

/ æbˈdu sɛnz, -sənz, -ˈdyu- /

Origin of abducens

< Latin, present participle of abdūcere to abduce

Both are supplied by the abducens nerve, together with the rectus externus muscle.

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We obtain a result more quickly by the immediate advancement of the abducens.

Schweigger on Squint |C. Schweigger
I shortened the abducens (without touching the internus again).

Schweigger on Squint |C. Schweigger
Convergent squint as a result of paralysis of the abducens is not very often seen.

Schweigger on Squint |C. Schweigger

Tenotomy of the internal rectus and advancement of the abducens of the right eye at the end of December.

Schweigger on Squint |C. Schweigger