sixth cranial nerve

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Definition Noun : * A small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye : The sixth cranial nerve is one of twelve pairs of nerves that connect directly to the brain. It is specifically responsible for controlling the lateral rectus muscle, which moves the eye outward (away from the nose). Usage The term is used exclusively in medical, anatomical, and neurological contexts to ref...