The Cranial Nerve That Has Three Major Branches Is the

question 104

Multiple Choice

The cranial nerve that has three major branches is the

• A) abducens.
• B) facial.
• C) vagus.
• D) trigeminal.
• E) glossopharyngeal.

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Definitions:

Iliacus

A muscle in the pelvis that, together with the psoas major, forms the iliopsoas, which is involved in flexing and rotating the thigh.

Psoas Major

A deep-seated muscle of the back that helps in flexing the hip and the lumbar spine.

Medial Rotation

A rotational movement towards the midline of the body.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the thigh that is part of the hamstring group, involved in knee flexion and thigh extension.