decussatio fibrarum nervorum trochlearium

decussatio fibrarum nervorum trochlearium
[TA] decussation of trochlear nerve fibers: the crossing of the fibers of the trochlear nerves in the most rostral portion of the superior medullary velum. Called also trochlear decussation.

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