Cranial nerves Flashcards
Name of CN I
Olfactory
Name of CN II
Optic
Name of CN V
Trigeminal
Name of CN VII
Facial
Name of CN III
Oculomotor
Name of CN IV
Trochlear
Name of CN VI
Abducens
Name of CN VIII
Vestibulocochlear (or auditory)
Name of CN XII
Hypoglossal
Name of CN IX
Glossopharangeal
Name of CN X
Vagus
Name of CN XI
Spinal Accessory/Accessory
mnemonic for CNs
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Function of CN I
Smell
Function of CN II
Vision
Function of CN III
Pupil Constriction
Function of CN IV
Downward, Inward Eye movement
Function of CN V
Facial sensation, chewing
Function of CN VI
Lateral Eye Movement
Function of CN VII
Facial Muscles, Taste (anterior)
Function of CN VIII
Hearing
Function of CN IX
Swallowing, Soft pallet movement, Taste (posterior)
Function of CN X
Swallowing, speaking
Function of CN XI
Shoulder Muscles
Function of CN XII
Movement and strength of tongue.