abducens nerve development

Term ID

GO:0021560

Synonyms

• CN VI development
• cranial nerve 6 development
• cranial nerve VI development

Definition

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the abducens nerve over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The motor function of the abducens nerve is to contract the lateral rectus which results in abduction of the eye. 0838580343

References

Ontology

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