Cranial Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
The cranial nerve III (Oculomotor Nerve), upon emerging from the ventral aspect of the midbrain passes inferiorly to the (1) _______________ and superiorly to the (2) _______________.
A
(1) Posterior cerebral artery
(2) superior cerebellar artery
2
Q
The Oculomotor nerve enters which aspect of the cavernous sinus? a. Anterior b. Posterior c. Lateral D. Medial
A
c. Lateral
3
Q
Only cranial nerve to emerge from the posterior aspect of the midbrain
A
Cranial Nerve IV (Trochlear Nerve)
4
Q
What is the function of the trochlear nerve A. Somatic Sensory B. Somatic Motor C. Visceral Sensory D. Visceral Motor
A
B. Somatic Motor
