Facial Nerves Flashcards
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12 pairs
Cranial nerves are numbered based on what criteria?
Order they arise from nuclei in the brain
Which cranial nerves are exceptions to the numbering based on their origin?
XI & XII (inverted)
What is the function of cranial nerve I?
Olfactory (Smell)
What is the function of cranial nerve II?
Optic (Vision)
What is the function of cranial nerve III?
Oculomotor (Eye Movement , blink and
What is the function of cranial nerve IV?
Trochlear (eye movement up , down back and forth )
What is the function of cranial nerve V?
Trigeminal (B)Facial sensation , cheek and jaw movement
What is the function of cranial nerve VI?
Abducens( Lateral eye movement )
What is the function of cranial nerve VII?
Facial (expression , taste anterior tongue )
What is the function of cranial nerve VIII?
Vestibulocochlear (hearing and balance )
What is the function of cranial nerve IX?
Glossopharyngeal (throat sensation , taste and swallowing )
What is the function of cranial nerve X?
Vagus( digestion heart rate )
What is the function of cranial nerve XI?
Accessory (shoulder neck and muscle movement )
What is the function of cranial nerve XII?
Hypoglossal ability to move tongue
What do cranial nerves exit through?
Foramina
What is this mnemonic for : oh oh oh to touch and feel very good vaginas ah heaven!
Olfactory , Optic ,Oculomotor,Trochlear,Trigeminal,Abducens, Facial, Vestibulocochlear,
Glossopharyngeal,Vagus,Accessory ,
Hypoglossal
What mnemonic is “some say marry for money,but my brother says big boob matter more” help you remember ?
Sensory Function
