Cranial nerves Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial nerve 1
A
Olfactory nerve
detects smell
2
Q
Cranial nerve 2
A
Optic nerve
Detects light for seeing
3
Q
Cranial nerve 3
A
Oculomotor nerve
Moves eyes up and down
4
Q
Cranial nerve 4
A
Trochlear nerve
Moves eyes in
5
Q
Cranial nerve 5
A
Trigeminal nerve
Gives sensation to face
Helps with chewing
6
Q
Cranial nerve 6
A
Abducens nerve
Moves eyes out
7
Q
Cranial nerve 7
A
facial nerve
Moves face and gives taste sensation (front 2/3rd)
8
Q
Cranial nerve 8
A
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Hearing and balance
9
Q
Cranial nerve 9
A
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Moves throat on swallowing (back 1/3rd)
10
Q
Cranial nerve 10
A
Vagus nerve
Many functions including cough reflex
11
Q
Cranial nerve 11
A
Accessory nerve
Raise shoulder
12
Q
Cranial nerve 12
A
Hypoglossal nerve
Moves tongue
