A patient with a head injury exhibits nystagmus, a rhythmic movement of the eyes. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling eye movements?
Q1. A patient with a head injury exhibits nystagmus, a rhythmic movement of the eyes. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling eye movements?
Answer: Cranial nerve VI
Explanation: Cranial nerve VI controls lateral rectus muscle, responsible for eye movement. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.