trochleary (Meaning)
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trochleary (a.)
Pertaining to, or connected with, a trochlea; trochlear; as, the trochleary, or trochlear, nerve.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trochleary
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
trochleary Sentence Examples
- The trochleary nerve is responsible for the innervation of the superior oblique muscle of the eye.
- Trochleary dysplasia is a rare congenital disorder characterized by malformation of the trochlea.
- The trochlear sulcus is a groove on the superior surface of the trochlea.
- The trochlear fovea is a shallow depression on the posterior surface of the trochlea.
- The trochlear process is a projection of the trochlea that provides attachment for the trochlear ligament.
- The trochlear ligament is a fibrous band that connects the trochlea to the medial aspect of the superior oblique muscle.
- Trochleoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to correct abnormalities of the trochlea.
- Trochlear tenotomy is a surgical procedure to release the trochlear ligament.
- Trochlear nerve palsy is a condition that affects the trochlear nerve, leading to weakness of the superior oblique muscle.
- Trochlear neuralgia is a condition that causes pain in the distribution of the trochlear nerve.
FAQs About the word trochleary
Pertaining to, or connected with, a trochlea; trochlear; as, the trochleary, or trochlear, nerve.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The trochleary nerve is responsible for the innervation of the superior oblique muscle of the eye.
Trochleary dysplasia is a rare congenital disorder characterized by malformation of the trochlea.
The trochlear sulcus is a groove on the superior surface of the trochlea.
The trochlear fovea is a shallow depression on the posterior surface of the trochlea.
