Question

3${}^{rd}$, 6${}^{th}$ and 11${}^{th}$ cranial nerves are

• A. Oculomotor, trigeminal and spinal
• B. Optic, facial and spinal accessory
• C. Oculomotor, abducens and spinal accessory
• D. Trochlear, abducens and vagus

Answer 1

The correct option is C Oculomotor, abducens and spinal accessory

Oculomotor nerve is the 3${}^{rd}$ cranial nerve, is a form of the motor nerve, that supplies to different centres along midbrain.

Abducens is the 6${}^{th}$ cranial nerve, is a type of motor nerve, that supplies to the pons and perform the function of turning eye laterally.

Spinal accessory nerve is the 11${}^{th}$ cranial nerve is the motor nerve, which supplies information about spinal cord, trapezius and other surrounding muscles. It also provides muscle movement of the shoulders and surrounding neck. So, the correct answer is option C.