Which of the following are correct names of cranial nerves 3rd, 6th and 11th?
A
Optic, abducens and spinal accessory
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B
Optic, abducens and auditory
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C
Occulomotor, spinal accessory and auditory
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D
Occulomotor, abducens and spinal accessory
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Solution
The correct option is D Occulomotor, abducens and spinal accessory There are total 12 pairs of cranial nerves, that originate from our brain and brain stem.
I - olfactory; II - optic; III - occulomotor; IV - trochlear; V - trigeminal; VI - abducens; VII - facial; VIII - auditory; IX - glossopharyngeal; X - vagus; XI - spinal accessory; XII - hypoglossal nerve.