Cranial Nerves Flashcards
CN I
Olfactory
Sensory
Sense of smell
II
Optic
Sensory
Visual information from retina to brain
III
Ocularmotor
Motor
Most eye movements
Contracts pupil, maintain open eye lid
IV
Trochlear
Motor
Superior oblique
V
Trigeminal
Both - face and mouth
I Ophthalmic division
II maxillary nerve
III mandibular
VI
Adbucens
Lateral rictus
VII
Facial
Both
Facial expression
Taste on anterior 2/3 of tongue and oral cavity
VIII
Vestibulcohclear
Sensory
Transmitting sound and balance from inner ear to brain
IX
Glossophayngeal
Both
Sensory info from tonsils, pharynx, middle ear, rest of tongue
X
Vagus
Both
HR, muscle movement from mouth, speech, keeping larynx open for breathing
XI
Spinal accessory
Motor
Muscles of shoulders and neck
XII
Hypoglossal
Motor
Tongue movement of speech, food manipulation and swallowing
Acronym for sensory vs motor
1 Some 2 Say 3 Marry 4 Money 5 But 6 My 7 Brother 8 Says 9 Big 10 Boobs 11 Matter 12 Most