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Where is the somatic motor nucleus of the oculomotor nerve located?
Where is the somatic motor nucleus of the oculomotor nerve located?
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Midbrain (correct)
- Spinal cord
Where does the visceral motor (parasympathetic) accessory (Edinger-Westphal) nucleus lie in relation to the somatic motor nucleus of the oculomotor nerve?
Where does the visceral motor (parasympathetic) accessory (Edinger-Westphal) nucleus lie in relation to the somatic motor nucleus of the oculomotor nerve?
- Lateral to the midbrain
- Medial to the somatic motor nucleus
- Ventral to the caudal third
- Dorsal to the rostral two thirds (correct)
Which part of the brain houses the nuclei for the oculomotor nerve?
Which part of the brain houses the nuclei for the oculomotor nerve?
- Cerebrum
- Brainstem
- Midbrain (correct)
- Cerebellum
Which component of the oculomotor nerve is associated with the Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
Which component of the oculomotor nerve is associated with the Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
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What type of nerve fibers are associated with the visceral motor (parasympathetic) component of the oculomotor nerve?
What type of nerve fibers are associated with the visceral motor (parasympathetic) component of the oculomotor nerve?
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