cranial nerve Flashcards
1
Q
Olfactory nerve (CN I)
A
The sense of smell
2
Q
Optic nerve (CN II)
A
Vision
3
Q
Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
A
Controls eye movements
4
Q
Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
A
Helps depress and abduct the eye
5
Q
Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
A
Controls chewing and provides sensation to the face
6
Q
Abducens nerve (CN VI)
A
Controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
7
Q
Facial nerve (CN VII)
A
Controls facial expressions
8
Q
Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
A
Controls hearing and balance
9
Q
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
A
Controls swallowing, salivation, and taste
10
Q
Vagus nerve (CN X)
A
Controls heart rate and digestion
11
Q
Accessory nerve (CN XI)
A
Controls the movement of the neck and shoulder muscles
12
Q
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
A
Controls the movement of the tongue
