Cranial Nerves 1-6

Question 1

What is cranial nerve 1 called and function?

Answer 1

Olfactory - Sense of smell

Question 2

What is cranial nerve 2 called and function?

Answer 2

Optic - Input from the eyes

Question 3

What is cranial nerve 3 called and function?

Answer 3

Oculomotor - Movement of the eyes (Pupil, eyelid)

Question 4

What is cranial nerve 4 called and function?

Answer 4

Trochlear - Eye movement (Rotational)

Question 5

What is cranial nerve 5 called and function?

Answer 5

Trigemineal - Motor movements of the face and mouth

Question 6

What is cranial nerve 6 called and function?

Answer 6

Abducents - Motor for the lateral rectus eye, lateral eye movement