Oculomotor Nerve

The edinger-westphal nucleus of the midbrain is activated by visual stimuli, which sends signals through the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III).

What our notes say

• The edinger-westphal nucleus of the midbrain is activated by visual stimuli, which sends signals through the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III). (MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II ESsays)
• Uncal herniation compresses the oculomotor nerve → fixed dilated pupil. (Neuropathology Essentials: Edema, Hydrocephalus, Brain Herniation)

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