When examining the six cardinal fields of gaze, the clinician is assessing function of:
A. CN III
B. CN IV
C. CN VI
D. All of the above
ANS: D
The six cardinal fields of gaze are testing the extraocular muscles, which are innervated by the oculomotor nerve (CN III), trochlear nerve (CN IV), and abducens nerve (CN VI).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)