Question

Which of the following are correct names of cranial nerves $3^{rd}$, $6^{th}$ and ${11}^{th}$?

• A. Optic, abducens and spinal accessory
• B. Optic, abducens and auditory
• C. Occulomotor, spinal accessory and auditory
• D. Occulomotor, abducens and spinal accessory

Answer 1

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.