Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for facial movement

Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for facial movement

Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for facial movement?

A. Cranial nerve III (oculomotor)

B. Cranial nerve V (trigeminal)

C. Cranial nerve VII (facial)

D. Cranial nerve VIII (vestibulocochlear)

E. Cranial nerve X (vagus)

Answer: C

Explanation: Cranial nerve VII (facial nerve) innervates the muscles of facial expression, responsible for facial movement (smiling, frowning, closing the eyes). Cranial nerve V is responsible for facial sensation, while cranial nerve III controls eye movement.