cranial nerve foramen Flashcards
What is the primary function of the olfactory nerve?
The olfactory nerve is responsible for the sense of smell.
Which cranial nerve passes through the optic canal?
The optic nerve (CN II) passes through the optic canal.
True or False: The trigeminal nerve has three major branches.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ foramen is where the facial nerve exits the skull.
stylomastoid
What foramen does the vestibulocochlear nerve traverse?
The internal acoustic meatus.
Which cranial nerve is associated with the jugular foramen?
The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), vagus nerve (CN X), and accessory nerve (CN XI).
What is the function of the abducens nerve?
The abducens nerve controls lateral eye movement.
Which foramen allows passage for the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve?
The foramen ovale.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following nerves does NOT pass through the superior orbital fissure? A) Oculomotor B) Trochlear C) Facial D) Abducens
C) Facial
What is the function of the accessory nerve?
The accessory nerve controls certain shoulder and neck muscles.
True or False: The hypoglossal nerve is responsible for taste sensation.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ foramen is where the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve exits.
foramen rotundum
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for vision?
The optic nerve (CN II).
What foramen does the trochlear nerve pass through?
The superior orbital fissure.
Multiple Choice: Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue? A) Hypoglossal B) Facial C) Glossopharyngeal D) Vagus
B) Facial
What is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve?
The glossopharyngeal nerve is involved in taste and swallowing.
True or False: The foramen magnum allows the passage of the spinal cord.
True
Which foramen does the olfactory nerve pass through?
The cribriform plate.
What is the main function of the vagus nerve?
The vagus nerve controls autonomic functions of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.
Fill in the blank: The _______ foramen is associated with the exit of the hypoglossal nerve.
hypoglossal
Which cranial nerve is responsible for motor control of the face?
The facial nerve (CN VII).
True or False: The maxillary nerve is a branch of the facial nerve.
False
What foramen does the facial nerve pass through?
The stylomastoid foramen.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following nerves is NOT part of the cranial nerves? A) Olfactory B) Vagus C) Sciatic D) Abducens
C) Sciatic
