Exam 2 Cranial Nerves Flashcards
Where does the I-Olfactory nerve pass through?
cribiform plate
Where does the II-Optic nerve pass through?
optic canal
Where does the III-Oculomotor nerve pass through?
superior orbital fissure
Where does the IV-Trochlear nerve pass through?
superior orbital fissure
Where does the V1-Trigeminal ophthalmic nerve pass through?
superior orbital fissure
Where does the V2-Trigeminal maxillary nerve pass through?
foramen rotundum
Where does the V3-Trigeminal mandibular nerve pass through?
foramen ovale
Where does the VI-Abducens nerve pass through?
superior orbital fissure
Where does the VII-Facial nerve pass through?
internal acoustic meatus
Where does the VIII-Vestibulocochlear nerve pass through?
internal auditory meatus
Where does the IX-Glossopharyngeal nerve pass through?
jugular foramen
Where does the X-Vagus nerve pass through?
jugular foramen
Where does the XI-Spinal Accessory nerve pass through?
enters by foramen magnum-> exits by jugular foramen
Where does the XII-Hypoglossal nerve pass through?
hypoglossal canal
Which nerve passes through the cribiform plate?
I-Olfactory
Which nerve passes through the optic canal?
II-Optic nerve
Which nerve passes through the superior orbital fissure?
III-Oculomotor nerve, IV-Trochlear nerve, V1-Trigeminal ophthalmic nerve, and VI-Abducens nerve
Which nerve passes through the foramen rotundum?
V2-Trigeminal maxillary
Which nerve passes through the foramen ovale?
V3-Trigeminal mandibular nerve
Which nerve passes through the internal acoustic meatus?
VII-Facial nerve, and VIII-Vestibulocochlear nerve
Which nerve passes through the jugular foramen?
IX-Glossopharyngeal nerve, X-Vagus nerve, and XI-Spinal Accessory nerve.
Which nerve passes through the hypoglossal canal?
XII-Hypoglossal nerve
