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n. - Either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes.

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  • The outer trochlear rim being the smaller of the two, inward luxation does not occur in the horse.
  • The researchers concluded that the VMO is indeed an important stabilizer of the patella in the trochlear groove.
  • When the patella is situated upon the inner trochlear rim, the tibia must be extended because of the traction exerted by the straight ligaments.
  • The trochlear muscle of the eye acts in this manner.
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