This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'A surgeon inadveently sections the recurrent laryngeal nerve during a procedure. Which of the following muscles would retain its innervation subsequent to this injury? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Cricothyroid, B. Lateral cricoarytenoid, C. Posterior cricoarytenoid, D. Thyroarytenoid', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the vagus nerve, which innervates all of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles, except for the cricothyroid muscle.', 'role': 'assistant'}]