What is another word for abducens?
Pronunciation: [ɐbdjˈuːsənz] (IPA) 
Abducens nerve is a cranial nerve also called the sixth cranial nerve, which innervates the lateral rectus muscle of the eye. There are multiple synonyms for this nerve that include the nervus abducens, abducent nerve, and cranial nerve VI. The abducent nerve arises from the pons, exits the skull through the superior orbital fissure, and ends in the lateral rectus muscle of the eye, stimulating it to abduct or move away from the midline. The abducens nerve is responsible for horizontal gaze and is crucial for eye movements that enable us to see the world around us. It is essential for maintaining binocular vision and coordinating eye movements.
