Cranial Nerves Flashcards
What is the pneumonic used to remember the order of cranial nerves?
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Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory
Cranial Nerve II
Optic
Cranial Nerve III
Oculomotor
Cranial Nerve IV
Trochlear
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial Nerve
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal
Cranial Nerve X
Vagus
Cranial Nerve XI
Accessory
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal
What does the olfactory nerve deal with
Sense of smell
What does the optic nerve deal with
Vision
What 3 cranial nerves deal with eye position
III, IV, and VI
What does the oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerve deal with
Position of the eyes (PERRL) sometimes (PERRLA) if you also check for accommodation
What does the trigeminal nerve deal with
Sending pain, touch, and temperature sensations from your face to your brain. Mastication (chewing)
What does the facial nerve deal with
Facial expressions
What does the vestibulocochlear nerve deal with
Hearing (Whispering test)
What does the glossopharyngeal nerve deal with
Provides motor, parasympathetic, and sensory information to your mouth and throat. gag reflex and uvula test
What does the vagus nerve deal with
Controls specific body functions such as your digestion, heart rate, and immune system. Swallowing and talking without hoarseness
What does the accessory nerve deal with
Head and shoulder movement
What does the hypoglossal nerve deal with
Tongue movement
