Practice Question
Which cranial nerve is responsible for muscles that move the eye and lids?
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Correct Answer:
Oculomotor.
Rationale:
◆ CN III (oculomotor) innervates most extraocular muscles (MR, SR, IR, IO) and levator palpebrae for lids.
◆ Also carries parasympathetics to the pupil (sphincter) and lens (accommodation).
◆ Lesions cause ptosis, “down and out” eye, and dilated pupil with light/accommodation deficits.
◆ Distinguish from CN IV (SO) and CN VI (LR) which move single muscles.
◆ Accurate ID guides neuro localization and urgent aneurysm workup if pupil‑involving.
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