Trochlear Nerve (CN IV)

📅 Last Updated: 01.01.2025
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This PDF covers the trochlear nerve (CN IV) and its role in innervating the superior oblique muscle. The pathway is detailed but visually simplified, showing its midbrain origin, contralateral crossing, and orbital course. A table at the end summarizes the structures and functions.

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📖 Sources:

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  • Visuals: Complete Anatomy, Biorender, PowerPoint, Camtasia 2021