The trochlear nerve
A) divides into superior and inferior branches
B) arises from the posterior aspect of the brain stem
C) controls extrinsic and intrinsic eye muscles
D) innervates the lateral rectus muscle
Answer: B
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The Brain and Cranial Nerves
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