Definition

This term describes anything that is connected to the movement of the eyeball or the nerve that controls these movements.

Example

The oculomotor muscles help us focus on objects at different distances.

Conversation

Did you know that our eyes have oculomotor muscles that help them move?

Really? I had no idea that was what they were called.

Yeah, they play a huge role in how we see things clearly.

That makes sense! It's fascinating how our bodies work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oculomotor → It is formed from "oculus" (meaning eye) and "motor" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move). The word "oculomotor" refers to the muscles that move the eye.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oculus' meaning eye and 'motor' meaning to move — together they describe something that moves the eye.

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