Oculomotor Nerve - The 3rd Cranial Nerve - Uncal Herniation - Neuroanatomy
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Overview
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Explore the intricacies of the oculomotor nerve, the third cranial nerve (CN III), in this comprehensive 50-minute video lecture on neuroanatomy. Delve into the somatic motor functions of CN III, including its role in controlling the levator palpebrae superioris and most extraocular muscles. Examine the parasympathetic functions related to accommodation and pupillary constriction. Learn about the anatomical location of the oculomotor nerve motor nucleus and Edinger-Westphal nucleus in the midbrain. Investigate oculomotor nerve palsy and its connection to uncal herniation. Gain a thorough understanding of this crucial cranial nerve's structure, function, and clinical significance in neurological disorders.
Syllabus
Oculomotor Nerve - The 3rd Cranial Nerve (CN III) - Uncal herniation - Neuroanatomy
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Medicosis Perfectionalis