Krippendorf's CN Tables Flashcards

1
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Greater palatine nerve

A

Palatine nerve —> Maxillary nerve (V2)

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2
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From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Long ciliary nerve

A

Nasociliary nerve —> ophthalmic nerve

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2
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Anterior/posterior ethmoidal nerves

A
  • Muscosa of the nasal cavity
  • Anterior ethomoidal & frontal sinuses
  • Posterior ethmoid & spehnoid sinuses
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3
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Which nerves convey postganglionic parasympathetic secretomotor fibers (CN VII) from the pterygopalatine ganglion to the lacrimal gland?

A

Lacrimal nerve

Zygomaticotemporal nerve

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4
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Meningeal nerve

A

Supratentorial parts of the dura

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5
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Meningeal nerve

A
  • dura in the middle cranial fossa
  • mastoid air cells
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6
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

VI - Adbucent

A

Motor

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7
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Lesser palatine nerve

A

Soft palate, uvula, & tonsil

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8
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Trochlear

A

Superior oblique muscle

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8
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN VI

A

Superior orbital fissure

Sphenoid bone

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9
Q

Which nerve courses between the lateral rectus muscle & roof of the orbit?

A

Lacrimal nerve

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10
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Nerve to frontal sinus

A

Frontal nerve —> Ophthalmic nerve

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11
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Internal nasal nerve

A

Anterior/posterior ethmoidal nerves —> Nasociliary nerve —> Ophthalmic nerve

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12
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN XII

A

Hypoglossal canal

Occipital bone

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12
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Trigeminal

A

Muscles of mastication: temporalis, masseter, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid

Diagastric (anterior belly)

Mylohyoid

Tensor tympani

Tensor veli palatini

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12
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Auriculotemporal nerve

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

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13
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Short ciliary nerve

A

Nasociliary nerve —> ophthalmic nerve

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13
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Supratrochlear nerve

A
  • Forehead (lower & middle part)
  • Skin of the upper eyelid (med. part)
  • Conjunctiva (med. part)
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13
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Masseteric nerve

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

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13
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Mylohyoid nerve

A

Inferior alveolar nerve —> mandibular nerve (V3)

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13
Q

Which nerve pierces the thyrohyoid membrane?

A

Internal laryngeal nerve

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14
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

VIII - Vestibulochoclear

A

Sensory

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15
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Short ciliary nerve

A

Parasympathetic fibers to sphincter pupillae

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16
Q

Which nerve courses through the zygomaticotemporal foramen?

A

Zygomaticotemporal nerve

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16
Q

Which muscles does the following nerve supply?

Masseteric nerve

A

Masseter muscle

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17
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Frontal nerve

A

Ophthalmic nerve (V1)

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18
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Zygomaticofacial nerve

A

Skin over the cheek prominence

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19
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Posterior superior alveolar nerve

A
  • Mucosa of maxillary sinus
  • Molars
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20
Q

Which muscle(s) does the follow nerve innervate?

Abducent

A

Lateral rectus muscle

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22
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN X

A

Jugular foramen

Temporal bone

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23
Q

Which nerve courses through the infraorbital foramen?

A

Infraorbital nerve

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23
Q

Which nerve courses through the zygomaticofacial foramen lateral to the orbit?

A

Zygomaticofacial nerve

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23
Q

Which muscles does the following nerve supply?

External laryngeal nerve

A
  • Cricothyroid muscle
  • Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle (in part)
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23
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

A

Motor: Instrinsic muscles of the larynx (except cricothyroid)

Sensory: Infraglottic region

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24
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN I

A

Olfactory (cribiform plate)

Ethmoid bone

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25
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN XI

A

Jugular foramen

Temporal bone

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26
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Internal laryngeal nerve

A

Supraglottic region (sensory)

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27
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Anterior superior alveolar nerve

A

Infraorbital nerve —> maxillary nerve

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27
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Buccal nerve

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

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28
Q

With which special sense is this nerve associated?

X - Vagus

A

Taste (epiglottis)

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29
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Internal laryngeal nerve

A

Superior laryngeal nerve —> Vagus nerve (X)

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31
Q

Which cranial nerve is attached to the following parasympathetic ganglia?

Otic & submandibular ganglia

A

V3 - Mandibular

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32
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Lingual nerve

A
  • Mandibular gland
  • Mucosa of the tongue (anterior 2/3s)
  • Mucosa of the floor of the oral cavity, gingiva
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33
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

VII - Facial

A

Both

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33
Q

Which cranial nerves transmit motor innervation to the tongue?

A

Anterior 2/3 - XII

Posterior 1/3 - XII and X (palatoglossus muscle)

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34
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Facial

A

Muscles of facial expression: Platysma, buccinator, occipitalis, etc.

Stylohyoid

Digastric (posterior belly)

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35
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Nerve to the medial pterygoid muscle

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

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36
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Zygomaticotemporal nerve

A

Zygomatic nerve —> Maxillary nerve (V2)

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37
Q

Which nerve travels with the middle meningeal artery?

A

Meningeal nerve

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38
Q

With which special sense is this nerve associated?

IX - Glossopharyngeal

A

Taste (posterior 1/3 of tongue)

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38
Q

From which cranial nerve do the following nerves branch?

Anterior and posterior ethmoidal nerves

A

Nasociliary nerve —> Ophthalmic nerve

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39
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Lacrimal nerve

A
  • Lacrimal gland
  • Skin of the upper eyelid (lateral part)
  • Conjunctiva (lateral part)
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40
Q

Which nerve courses through the pterygopalatine canal?

A

Palatine nerve

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41
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN III

A

Superior orbital fissure

Sphenoid bone

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41
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Greater palatine nerve

A

Gingiva & mucosa of hard palate

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42
Q

Which nerve conveys postganglionic fibers to the submandibular gland?

A

Lingual nerve

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43
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Inferior alveolar nerve

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

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43
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Mental branch

A

Inferior alveolar nerve —> mandibular nerve (V3)

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43
Q

Which nerve conveys postganglionic parasympathetic secretomotor fibers (CN IX) from the otic ganglion to the parotid gland?

A

Auriculotemporal nerve

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44
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

XI - Accessory

A

Motor

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45
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN II

A

Optic canal

Sphenoid bone

46
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Superior laryngeal nerve

A

Vagus nerve (X)

47
Q

Which muscles does the following nerve supply?

Nerve to the medial pterygoid muscle

A
  • medial pterygoid muscle
  • tensor tympani muscle
  • tensor veli palatini muscle
48
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Infratrochlear nerve

A
  • Upper eyelid (med. part)
  • Root of the nose
  • Lacrimal sac
49
Q

Which nerve loops around the subclavian artery on the right side and loops around the aortic arch on the left side?

A

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

50
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Hypoglossal

A

All intrinsic tongue muscles

Extrinsic tongue muscles (3 of 4)

Genioglossus

Hyoglossus

Styloglossus

52
Q

Which FIVE nerves pass through the cavernous sinus?

A

III, IV, V1, V2, VI

53
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Middle meningeal nerve

A

Maxillary nerve (V2)

54
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Long ciliary nerve

A

Sympathetic fibers to the dilator pupillae

55
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Vagus

A

Pharyngeal constrictor muscles

Levator veli palatini

Salpingopharyngeus

Palatoglossus (extrinsic tongue muscle)

Palatopharyngeus

Intrinsic muscles of larynx

Cricothyroid

56
Q

Which nerve courses through the supraorbital notch/foramen?

A

Supraorbital nerve

59
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Glossopharyngeal

A

Stylopharyngeus muscle

60
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Auriculotemporal nerve

A
  • Temporomandibular joint
  • Auricle (anterior part)
  • External acoustic meatus
  • Skin of the temple & lateral scalp
62
Q

Which cranial nerves transmit taste innervation from the tongue?

A

Anterior 2/3 - VII (chorda tympani)

Posterior 1/3 - IX (include vallate papillae)

63
Q

Which nerve courses through the lesser palatine foramen?

A

Lesser palatine nerve

64
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

Duh! I’m pointing out that both the maxillary & mandibular nerves have meningeal branches. (The maxillary branch is called the middle meningeal nerve)

65
Q

With which special sense is this nerve associated?

VIII - Vestibulocochlear

A

Balance & hearing

66
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Palatine nerve

A

Maxillary nerve (V2)

67
Q

Which nerve carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the following structures?

Smooth muscle of thoracic & abdominal viscera

A

X - Vagus

67
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN V2

A

Foramen rotundum

Sphenoid bone

68
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

II - Optic

A

Sensory

69
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Lesser palatine nerve

A

Palatine nerve —> Maxillary nerve (V2)

70
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Anterior superior alveolar nerve

A
  • mucosa of maxillary sinus
  • lateral incisors, canines
  • nasal septum
72
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Nerve to the frontal sinus

A

Muscosa of the frontal sinus

74
Q

Which cranial nerves innervate the buccal region?

A

VII (buccal branch) - motor to buccinator muscle

V3 (buccal nerve) - sensory from buccal mucosa

76
Q

Which nerve carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the following structures?

Parotid gland

A

IX - Glossopharyngeal

77
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN V3

A

Foramen ovale

Sphenoid bone

78
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Supraorbital nerve

A

Frontal nerve —> Ophthalmic nerve

79
Q

Which nerve conveys preganglionic parasympathetic secretomotor fibers (CN VII) to the submandibular ganglion?

A

Lingual nerve

80
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN V1

A

Superior orbital fissure

Sphenoid bone

81
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Lingual nerve

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

82
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Nasociliary nerve

A

Ophthalmic nerve

83
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Nerve to the lateral pterygoid muscle

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

84
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Buccal nerve

A
  • skin of the buccal region
  • mucosa of the cheek
86
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

External nasal nerve

A

Tip of the nose

87
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Middle superior alveolar nerve

A

Infraorbital nerve —> Maxillary nerve

88
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Infraorbital nerve

A

Maxillary nerve (V2)

89
Q

Which nerves carries taste fibers that pass through the pterygopalatine ganglia and travel with the nerve of the pterygoid canal & greater petrosal nerve to eventually join CN VII?

A

Palatine nerves (cell bodies of these taste fibers are located in the geniculate ganglion)

92
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

I - Olfactory

A

Sensory

93
Q

Which nerve crosses the optic nerve with the ophthalmic artery and runs obliquely beneath the superior rectus muscle and superior oblique muscle to the medial wall of the orbital cavity?

A

Nasociliary nerve

94
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Accessory

A

Trapezius

Sternocleidomastoid

95
Q

With which special sense is this nerve associated?

VII - Facial

A

Taste (anterior 2/3 of tongue)

96
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Posterior superior alveolar nerve

A

Infraorbital nerve —> Maxillary nerve

97
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Incisive branch

A

Inferior alveolar nerve —> mandibular nerve (V3)

98
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN VII

A

Internal acoustic meatus

Temporal bone

100
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

External nasal nerve

A

Anterior/posterior ethmoidal nerves —> nasociliary nerve —> ophthalmic nerve

101
Q

Which nerve courses through the greater palatine foramen?

A

Greater palatine nerve

102
Q

Which nerve courses deep to the periorbita & is superficial to the levator palpebrae?

A

Supratrochlear nerve

103
Q

With which special sense is this nerve associated?

I - Olfactory

A

Smell

103
Q

Which nerve conveys special sensory fibers (taste) to the chorda tympani —> CN VII?

A

Lingual nerve

104
Q

With which special sense is this nerve associated?

II - Optic

A

Vision

105
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN IX

A

Jugular foramen

Temporal bone

106
Q

Which cranial nerves innervate the digastric muscle?

A

V3 - Anterior belly

VII - Posterior belly

106
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Incisive branch of the inferior alveolar nerve

A

Mandibular teeth

107
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

V2 - Maxillary

A

Sensory

108
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Lacrimal nerve

A

Ophthalmic nerve (V1)

109
Q

Which cranial nerves transmit sensory innervation from the tongue?

A

Anterior 2/3 - V3 (lingual nerve)

Posterior 1/3 - X (superior learyngeal nerve) & IX

110
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Infratrochlear nerve

A

Nasociliary nerve —> Ophthalmic nerve

112
Q

Which cranial nerve is attached to the following parasympathetic ganglia?

Pterygopalatine ganglion

A

V2 - Maxillary

114
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

V3 - Mandibular

A

Both

116
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

X - Vagus

A

Both

117
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Zygomaticofacial nerve

A

Zygomatic nerve —> Maxillary (V2)

118
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Zygomatic nerve

A

Maxillary nerve (V2)

120
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Meningeal nerve

A

Nasociliary nerve —> Ophthalmic nerve

121
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Zygomaticotemporal nerve

A

Skin of the temporal region

122
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

IX - Glossopharyngeal

A

Both

124
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

V1 - Ophthalmic

A

Sensory

125
Q

Which muscles does the following nerve supply?

Deep temporal nerve

A

Temporalis muscle

126
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Infraoribital nerve

A
  • skin of nose (lateral part)
  • lower eyelid
  • upper lip
128
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Middle superior alveolary nerve

A
  • Mucosa of maxillary sinus
  • Premolars
130
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Supratrochlear nerve

A

Frontal nerve —> Ophthalmic nerve

131
Q

Which nerve enters the orbit via the inferior oribital fissue?

A

Zygomatic nerve

132
Q

Which muscle(s) does the following nerve innervate?

Oculomotor

A

Superior, inferior, & medial rectus muscles

Inferior oblique muscle

Levator palpebrae muscle

133
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Internal nasal nerve

A

Muscosa of the nasal septum

134
Q

Which cranial nerves innervate styloid muscles (e.g. stylohyoid)?

A

VII - Facial (stylohyoid)

IX - Glossopharyngeal (stylopharyngeus)

XII - Hypoglossal (styloglossus)

135
Q

Which muscles does the following nerve supply?

Nerve to the lateral pterygoid muscle

A

Lateral pterygoid muscle

136
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Mental branch of the inferior alveolar nerve

A
  • Skin of the chin
  • Skin & mucosa of the lower lip
  • Gingiva
137
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

IV - Trochlear

A

Both

138
Q

Which muscles does the following nerve supply?

Mylohyoid nerve

A
  • Mylohyoid muscle
  • Digastric muscle (anterior belly)
139
Q

Which nerve carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the following structures?

Lacrimal, submandibular, & sublingual glands

A

VII - Facial

140
Q

Which areas does the following nerve supply?

Meningeal nerve

A

Dura mater

141
Q

Which nerve pierces the cricothyroid muscle?

A

External laryngeal nerve

142
Q

Which nerve carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the following structures?

Sphincter pupillae & ciliary muscles

A

III - Oculomotor

143
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

External laryngeal nerve

A

Superior laryngeal nerve —> vagus nerve (X)

144
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Deep temoral nerves

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

146
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN IV

A

Superior orbital fissure

Sphenoid bone

147
Q

Through which foramen AND corresponding bone of the skull does the following cranial nerve enter/exit?

CN VIII

A

Internal acoustic meatus

Temporal bone

148
Q

Motor, sensory, or both?

XII - Hypoglossal

A

Motor

149
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

A

Superior laryngeal nerve —> Vagus nerve (X)

150
Q

Which cranial nerve is attached to the following parasympathetic ganglia?

Ciliary ganglion

A

V1 - Opthalmic

151
Q

From which cranial nerve does the following nerve branch?

Pharyngeal nerve

A

Vagus nerve (X)