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DPTR 5001 - Clinical Anatomy > Cranial Nerves > Flashcards

Cranial Nerves Flashcards

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CN-I

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Olfactory

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CN-2

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Optic

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CN-III

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Oculomotor

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CN-IV

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Trochlear

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CN-V(1)

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Trigeminal
Ophthalmic

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CN-V(2)

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Trigeminal
Maxillary

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CN-V(3)

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Trigeminal
Mandibular

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CN-VI

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Abducens

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CN-VII

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Facial

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CN-VIII

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Vestibulocochlear

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CN-IX

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Glossopharyngeal

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CN-X

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Vagus

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CN-XI

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Accessory

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CN-XII

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Hypogossal

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CN’s out of Cerebrum

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Olfactory
Optic

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CN’s out of Midbrain

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Oculomotor
Trochlear

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CN’s out of Pons

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Trigeminal
Abducens
Facial
Vestibulocochlear

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CN’s out of Medulla

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Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Hypoglossal

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CN’s out of Spinal Cord

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Accessory

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CN’s with all three functions

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Facial (VII)
Glossopharyngeal (IX)
Vagus (X)

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CN’s with two functions

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Oculomotor (III) M & P
Trigeminal (V) S & BM

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CN’s with Only Sensory Function

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Olfactory (I)
Optic (II)
Vestibulocochlear (VIII)

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CN’s with only Motor Function

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Trochlear (IV)
Abducens (VI)
Hypoglossal (XII)
Accessory (XI)

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CN-I: CNS Contribution

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Cerebrum

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CN-I: Axon Function

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Sensory - Smell

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CN-I: Nuclei

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Primary above Cribiform
Secondary in Olfactory Bulb

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CN-I: Skull Exit

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Cribiform Foramina (of Ethmoid Bone)

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CN-I: Target Structures

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Mucosa of Nasal Cavity

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CN-II: CNS Contribution

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Cerebrum

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CN-II: Axon Function

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Sensory - Vision

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CN-II: Skull Exit

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Optic Canal

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CN-II: Target Structures

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Retina

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CN-II: Deficit when lesion at optic canal

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R/L Monocular Blindness

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CN-II: Deficit when lesion at Optic Chiasm

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Bitemporal Hemianopsia

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CN-II: Deficit when lesion at Optic Tract

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R/L homonymous hemiopsia
(Contralateral field of vision affected to lesion)

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CN-III: CNS Contribution

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Mid Brain

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CN-III: Axon Function

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Motor (Voluntary)
Parasympathetic (Involuntary)

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CN-III: Nuclei

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Motor: Oculomotor Nucleus
Parasympathetic: Accessory occulomotor

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CN-III: Skull Exit

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Superior Orbital Fissure

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CN-III: Target Structures - Motor

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Superior Ramus: Levator Palpebrae Superioris, Superior Rectus

Inferior Ramus: Medial Rectus, Inferior Rectus, Inferior Oblique

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CN-III: Target Structures - Parasympathetic

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Ciliary Body
Constrictors of Iris

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CN-III: Ganglia

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Ciliary Ganglion (parasympathetic) via CN-V(1)’s short ciliary br.

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CN-IV: CNS Contribution

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Posterior Contralateral Mid Brain

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CN-IV: Axon Function

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Motor

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CN-IV: Nuclei

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Trochlear Nucleus

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CN-IV: Skull Exit

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Superior Orbital Fissure

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CN-IV: Target Structure

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Superior Oblique

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CN-V(1): CNS Contribution

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CN-V(1): Axon Function

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CN-V(1): Nuclei

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Originates in Trigeminal Ganglion

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CN-V(1): Skull Exit

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Superior Orbital Fissure

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CN-V(1): Target Structures - Nasociliary

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-Skin over Nose (ant. ethm.) & Bridge of Nose (infra troch)
-Frontal (ant. ethm.), Sphenoid (post. ethm.) & Ethmoid (both ethmoids) Sinus
-Superior Nasal Cavity (both ethmoids)
-Eye (short & long ciliary)

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CN-V(1): Target Structures - Frontal

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Skin over medial aspect of forehead (supratrochlear) & forehead (supraorbital)

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CN-V(1): Target Structure - Lacrimal

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Lacrimal Gland
Skin overlying lateral aspect of upper eye lid

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CN-V(1): Traveling Ganglia

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Ciliary Ganglion is on Short Ciliary N to get to CN-III

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CN-V(2): CNS Contribution

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CN-V(2): Axon Function

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CN-V(2): Nuclei

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Origination from Trigeminal Gaglion

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CN-V(2): Exits Skull

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Foramen Rotundum

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CN-V(2): Ganglion

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Pterygopalatine Ganglion
Pre-Ganglion from CN-VII

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CN-V(2): Target Structures (Post-Ganglionic Parasympathetic & Sensory)

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-Lacrimal Gland (Communicating Branch)
-Pharyngeal
-Lesser Palatine
-Greater Palatine
-Post. Sup. Lat. Nasal
-Post. Sup. Med. Nasal
-Nasopalatine

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CN-V(2): Target Structures (Sensory Only)

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-Post. Superior Alveolar: Upper Molars, Maxillary Sinuses
-Infraorbital: Mucosa & Skin of Upper Lip, Lateral Nose, Lower Eyelid
-Zygomatic: Skin overlying Zygomatic Arch

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CN-V(3): CNS Contribution

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CN-V(3): Axon Functions

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Branchial Motor (1st Arch)
Sensory

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CN-V(3): Nuclei

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Motor = Trigeminal Motor Nucleus in Pons
Sensory = Originates in Trigeminal Ganglion

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CN-V(3): Skull Exit

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Foramen Ovale

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CN-V(3): Ganglion

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1) Otic Ganglia on Auriculotemporal n., pre- CN-IX

2) Submandibular Ganglion on lingual n., pre- CN-VII

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CN-V(3): Target Structures (Ganglion)

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1) Otic = Parotid Gland

2) Submandibular = Anterior 2/3 of Tongue

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CN-V(3): Target Structures (Motor & Sensory)

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  • Muscles of Mastication (Temporalis, Masseter, Lat. Pterygoid, Med. Pterygoid)
  • Nerve to Mylohyoid (Mylohyoid & Ant. Digastric)
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CN-V(3): Target Structures (Sensory Only)

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-Meningeal = Cranial Dura Matter
-Buccal = Buccal Skin & Oral Mucosa
-Lingual = Ant. 2/3 of Tongue
-Inf. Aveolar/Mental = Lower Teeth, Inf. Buccal Gingiva, Skin over Chin & Lower Lip
-Auriculotemporal = TMJ, Ext. Auditory Meatus, Skin to Ant. Ear

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CN-VI: CNS Contribution

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CN-VI: Axon Function

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CN-VI: Nuclei

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Abducens Nuclei

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CN-VI: Skull Exit

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Superior Orbital Fissure

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CN-VI: Target Structure

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Lateral Rectus Muscle

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CN-VII: CNS Contribution

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CN-VII: Axon Functions

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Sensory
Special Sensory - Taste
Parasympathetic
Branchial Motor (2nd Arch)

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CN-VII: Nuclei

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Sensory & Special Sensory = Geniculate Ganglion

Parasympathetic = Superior Salvitory Nucleus in Pons

Branchial Motor = Facial Motor Nucleus in Pons

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CN-VII: Skull Exit

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Internal Auditory Meatus

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CN-VII: Target Structures (Motor)

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Stampedius

Posterior Digastric
Stylohyoid

Temporalis
Zygomatic
Buccal
Mandibular
Clavicular

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CN-VII: Target Structure (Sensory)

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Skin of Ear

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CN-VII: Target Structure (Sensory - Taste)

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-Anterior 2/3 of tongue
-Palate

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CN-VII: Target Structure (Parasympathetic)

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Submandibular Gland
Sublingual Gland
Lacrimal Gland
- Mucosa of Nasal Cavity
- Paranasal Sinuses
- Nasopharynx
- Roof of the Oral Cavity

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CN-VII: Ganglion

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Pterygopalentine Ganglion - Hitching a ride on CN-V2

Submandibular Ganglion - Hitching a ride on Lingual br CN-V3

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CN-IX: CNS Contribution

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CN-IX: Axons

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Branchial Motor (3rd Arch)
Parasympathetic
Sensory - Touch/Proprioception
Special Sensory - Taste
Sensory - Visceral

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CN-IX: Nuclei

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Branchial Motor: Nuclei Ambiguus
Parasympathetic: Inferior Salvitory Nucleus
Sensory: Originate in Superior/Inferior Ganglions

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CN-IX: Skull Exit

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Jugular Foramen

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CN-IX: Target Structures (Motor)

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Sylopharyngeal Muscle

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CN-IX: Target Structures (Parasympathetic)

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Otic Ganglion (Parotid Gland)

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CN-IX: Target Structures (Sensory - Taste)

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Posterior 1/3 of Tongue

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CN-IX: Target Structures (Sensory - Visceral)

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Carotid Body
Carotid Sinus

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CN-IX: Target Structures (Sensory)

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Stylopharyngeal Muscle

Mucosa of Upper Pharynx (gag reflex)
Tonsillar Mucosa
Mucosa of Posterior 1/3 of Tongue
Middle Ear

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CN-IX: Ganglion

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Otic Ganglion - Hitches a ride on CN-V3 (auriculotemporal n.) and acts on Parotid Gland “Spit”

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CN-X: CNS

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CN-X: Axons

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Branchial Motor (4th & 6th Arch)
Parasympathetic
Sensory - Touch/Proprioception
Special Sensory - Taste
Sensory - Visceral

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CN-X: Nuclei

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Brancial Motor: Nucleus Ambiguus
Parasympathetic: Dorsal Motor Nucleus
Sensory: Originate in Superior and Inferior Ganglion

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CN-X: Skull Exit

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Jugular Foramen

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CN-X: Bundles of Axons (4 + 2)

A

Pharyngeal
Superior Laryngeal (Int & Ext)
Recurrent Laryngeal
Vegal Trunk

Thoracic Cardiac
Aruicular

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CN-X: Target Structures (Pharyngeal)

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Motor & Sensory: Muscles of Pharynx & Palate
Parasympathetic: Palate & Pharynx Mucosa

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CN-X: Target Structures (Int. Laryngeal)

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Sensory: Mucosa of Oral & Laryngeal Pharynx, & Larynx

Sensory & Taste: Epiglottis

Parasympathetic: Vocal Cords & Epiglottis Mucus

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CN-X: Target Structures (External Laryngeal)

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Proprioception & Motor: Cricothyroid & Inferior Constrictor Muscles

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CN-X: Target Structures (Recurrent Laryngeal)

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Motor & Proprioception: Muscles of Larynx

Proprioception: Mucosas of Trachea & Larynx

Parasympathetic: Vocal Cord & Trachea Mucosa

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CN-X: Target Structures (Vagal Trunk)

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Visceral Sensory & Parasympathetic: Thorax and Abdomen

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CN-X: Target Structures (Single Sensory Axons)

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Aortic Arch

Skin to External Auditory Meatus & Ear

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CN-XI: CNS Contributor

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Spinal Cord (C1-C5)

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CN-XI: Axons

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CN-XI: Skull Exits

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Jugular Foramen

(First Enters through Foramen Magnum)

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CN-XI: Target Structures

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SCM
Trapezius

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CN-XII: CNS Contributor

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CN-XII: Axons

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CN-XII: Nuclei

A

Hypoglossal Nucleus

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CN-XII: Skull Exit

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Hypoglossal Canal

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CN-XII: Target Structures

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Extrinsic Tongue Muscles: Genioglossus, Hypoglossal, Syloglossus

Intrinsic Tongue Muscles

115
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Sympathetic Innervation: Exit Skull

A

CN-
-Facial (VII)
-Glossopharyngeal (XI)
-Vagus (X)
-Accessory (XI)
-Hypoglossal (XII)

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Sympathetic Innervation: Calvernous Sinus (Via Internal Carotid)

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CN-
-Oculomotor (III)
-Trochlear (IV)
-Abducens (VI)
-Trigeminal (V1 & V2)

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Sympathetic Innervation: Internal Carotid n., via Internal Carotid Artery (not Calvernous Sinus)

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Deep Petrosal n (CN-V2 branch)
Middle Ear (Tympanic Plexus)

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Sympathetic Innervation: External Carotid Artery

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Communicating With CN-
-V2 (Trigeminal, Maxillary)
-V3 (Trigeminal, Mandibular)
-VII (Facial)
-IX (Glossopharyngeal)
-X (Vagus)
-XII (Hypoglossal)

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What are the three nerve bundles in CN-VII (Facial)?

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Main Root: Posterior Auricular & Motor Axon
Chordate Tympani: Sensory Taste to Tongue & Pre-Ganglionic Submandibular Axon
Greater Petrosal: Sensory Taste to Palate & Pre-Ganglionic Pterygopalentine

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