Question

which cranial nerve innervates the eye muscle labeled 2 in this diagram?
multiple choice
trochlear nerve (iv)
abducens nerve (vi)
oculomotor nerve (iii)

Explanation:

The lateral rectus muscle (labeled 2) is innervated by the abducens nerve (VI). The trochlear nerve (IV) innervates the superior oblique muscle, and the oculomotor nerve (III) innervates several muscles including the superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, and inferior oblique.

Answer:

Abducens nerve (VI)