Which Cranial Nerve Innervates the Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which cranial nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius?

• A)abducens nerve
• B)facial nerve
• C)vagus nerve
• D)accessory nerve
• E)trigeminal nerve

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