Question

the abducens nerve innervates what?
lateral rectus
medial rectus
superior oblique
inferior oblique

Explanation:

The abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) is responsible for innervating the lateral rectus muscle of the eye. The lateral rectus muscle is crucial for the abduction (lateral movement) of the eye. The medial rectus is innervated by the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III), the superior oblique by the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV), and the inferior oblique by the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III).

Answer:

Lateral rectus