MCQ – 74207

Following picture exhibit which cranial nerve palsy?

A.	Oculomotor nerve
B.	Abducent nerve
C.	Trochlear nerve
D.	Facial nerve

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Correct Answer � B Explanation

Ans. b. Abducent nerve

• In the given picture, abduction limitation is there on left side. Lateral gaze palsy is due to paralysis of lateral rectus, which is supplied by the abducens nerve. So, the given picture shows left (abducent) sixth nerve palsy.