Cranial Nerves

Question 0

Cranial nerves in the midbrain

Answer 0

CN 3 Oculomotor nerve (moves the muscles to the eyes) - Pair of nerves bet interpenduncular fossa

CN 4 Trochlear nerve (moves the orbit); exits dorsally, only one of its kind

Question 1

Optic nerve together. Why?

Answer 1

Binocular vision

Question 2

Cranial nerves in the pons: 3 twins

Answer 2

Trigeminal nerve

3 nerves which exit at medullary sulcus:
Abducens
Facial nerve: motor nerve
Vestibulocochlear nerve: balance

Question 3

Cranial nerves in the medulla:

Aka lower cranial nerves

Answer 3

Vagus nerve: found lateral to the olive
Glossopharyngeal nerve: mainly sensory
Hypoglossal nerve: between the olive and pyramid

Spinal accessory: odd man out, does not belong