Which of the following nerves innervates the stapedius muscle of the middle ear?
  1. CN V-1
  2. CN V-2
  3. CN VII
  4. CN V-3
Explanation
Answer: C - The stapedius muscle receives motor stimulus from a branch of the facial nerve (CN VII). It is important to distinguish this from innervation to the tensor tympani (CN V3).
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