Cranial Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
CN I
A
Olfactory Nerve
Sense of smell
2
Q
CN II
A
Optic Nerve
Ability to see
3
Q
CN III
A
Oculomotor Nerve
Ability to move and blink your eyes
4
Q
CN IV
A
Trochlear Nerve
Ability to move your eyes up and down or back and forth
5
Q
CN V
A
Trigeminal Nerve
Sensations in your face and cheeks, taste and jaw movements
6
Q
CN VI
A
Abducens Nerve
Ability to abduct your eyes
7
Q
CN VII
A
Facial Nerve
Facial expressions and sense of taste
8
Q
CN VIII
A
Vestibular Nerve
Sense of hearing and balance
9
Q
CN IX
A
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Ability to taste and swallow
10
Q
CN X
A
Vagus Nerve
Digestion and heart rate
11
Q
CN XI
A
Accessory Nerve
Shoulder and Neck Muscle Movement
12
Q
CN XII
A
Hypoglossal Nerve
Ability to move your tongue
