When patient is asked to look to the right, his left eye moves to the right but his right eye remains straight ahead. Which nerve is affected?

Autor: Dr. Petya Stefanova
1.7. Hirnnerven I – VI.
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Oktober 13, 2023

When patient is asked to look to the right, his left eye moves to the right but his right eye remains straight ahead. Which nerve is affected?

A: Trigeminal nerve

B: Trochlear nerve

C: Occulomotor nerve

D: Abducent nerve

Correct answer is D) Abducent nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle which abducts the eye ball. The patient described in the question has an right abducent nerve palsy.

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When patient is asked to look to the right, his left eye moves to the right but his right eye remains straight ahead. Which nerve is affected?

When patient is asked to look to the right, his left eye moves to the right but his right eye remains straight ahead. Which nerve is affected?

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