(neuroanatomy) Each of the fourth pair of cranial nerves that innervate the superior oblique muscle of the eye with motor fibers.

(neuroanatomy) A nerve that arises in the spiral ganglion of the cochlea and carries auditory sensory information from the organ of Corti directly to the brain.

(neuroanatomy) Either of the first of twelve paired cranial nerves which arise in the olfactory neurosensory cells of the nasal mucous membrane and carries information of the sense of smell from the nasal cavity to the brain.

(idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.

(neuroanatomy) Any of the 31 paired nerves that originate from the spinal cord.

plural of nerve impulse

(anatomy) Alternative spelling of abducens nerve

(neuroanatomy) Either of a pair of motor nerves that are the 11th cranial nerve of higher vertebrates, arise from the medulla oblongata and the upper part of the spinal cord, controlling the pharynx and the muscles of the upper chest, back and shoulders.

(neuroanatomy) The third of twelve paired cranial nerves, which controls most of the eye's movements and constriction of the pupil and maintains an open eyelid.

(neuroanatomy) Each of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that are the motor nerves supplying the lateral rectus in the eye.