This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cranial Nerves, Subject name: Anatomy
Facial colliculus covers- 
Select and explain. 
A. Facial nucleus, B. Abducent nucleus, C. Vestibular nucleus, D. Vagal nucleus
B: Abducent nucleus
Answer: B: Abducent nucleus 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Abducent nucleus o There is some misprinting in the question. It is abducent nucleus (not abducent nerve) which is covered by facial colliculus.o Facial colliculus is a small elevation in pons, produced by genu (recuring fibers) of facial nerve looping around (covering) abducent nucleus.o Facial colliculus produces medial eminence on each side of median sulcus in 4th ventricle