The Lateral Rectus Muscle is Innervated by Which Cranial Nerve

Question

The lateral rectus muscle is innervated by which cranial nerve?
A) N VI
B) N III
C) N V
D) N II
E) N IV

Accepted Answer

The lateral rectus muscle, responsible for moving the eye laterally (away from the midline), is innervated by the abducens nerve, which is cranial nerve VI (N VI).