Question

What muscles are innervated by the oculomotor nerve?

1) Superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, and inferior oblique
2) Superior rectus, lateral rectus, medial rectus, and superior oblique
3) Inferior rectus, lateral rectus, medial rectus, and superior oblique
4) Inferior rectus, superior rectus, medial rectus, and inferior oblique

Answer 1

The oculomotor nerve innervates the superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, and inferior oblique muscles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The oculomotor nerve innervates several muscles involved in eye movement. These muscles include the superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, and inferior oblique. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4) Inferior rectus, superior rectus, medial rectus, and inferior oblique.