S3_L3: Cranial Nerves Flashcards
TRUE OR FALSE: Vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve. Trigeminal nerve is the longest intracranial nerve.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Only the 1st statement is true
NOTE: Trochlear nerve is the longest intracranial nerve
The (1)_______ nerve, also known as the (2)_______ nerve, is the smallest cranial nerve.
- Trochlear
- Stupid
The following statements are true about the cranial nerves, EXCEPT:
A. The Trigeminal Nerve has both sensory and motor component.
B. The Vagus Nerve has both sensory and motor component.
C. The Glossopharyngeal Nerve has both sensory and motor component.
D. The Vestibulocochlear Nerve has both sensory and motor component.
E. None of the above
D. The Vestibulocochlear Nerve has both sensory and motor component.
NOTE: The Vestibulocochlear Nerve is purely sensory.
Match the following cranial nerve to its corresponding number.
- Glossopharyngeal Nerve
- Maxillary Division of Trigeminal Nerve
- Oculomotor Nerve
A. CN V2
B. CN V3
C. CN IX
D. CN VII
E. CN III
- C
- A
- E
Match the following cranial nerve to its corresponding number.
- Olfactory Nerve
- Trochlear Nerve
- Vestibulocochlear Nerve
A. CN IV
B. CN I
C. CN II
D. CN VIII
E. CN X
- B
- A
- D
TRUE OR FALSE: The facial nerve has both a sensory and motor component.
True
CN V1 corresponds to (1)_______, while CN XI corresponds to (2)_______.
- Trigeminal Nerve -Ophthalmic Division
- (Spinal) Accessory Nerve
CN VI corresponds to (1)_______, while CN VII corresponds to (2)_______.
- Abducens Nerve
- Facial Nerve
CN X corresponds to (1)_______, while CN XII corresponds to (2)_______.
- Vagus Nerve
- Hypoglossal Nerve
TRUE OR FALSE: CN II is the Optic Nerve
True
Determine whether a nerve is sensory, motor, or both.
- Hypoglossal Nerve
- Vestibulocochlear Nerve
- Olfactory Nerve
- Trochlear Nerve
- Oculomotor Nerve
A. Sensory
B. Motor
C. Both
- B
- A
- A
- B
- B
Determine whether a nerve is sensory, motor, or both.
- Abducens Nerve
- Accessory Nerve
- Trigeminal Nerve
- Optic Nerve
- Facial Nerve
A. Sensory
B. Motor
C. Both
- B
- B
- C
- A
- C
The following nerves are matched with their corresponding nuclei, EXCEPT:
A. Accessory Nerve - Nucleus ambiguus
B. Vagus Nerve - Spinal nucleus of trigeminal nerve
C. Facial Nerve - Superior salivatory nucleus
D. Hypoglossal Nerve - Nucleus of solitary tract
E. None of the above
D. Hypoglossal Nerve - Nucleus of solitary tract
The following nerves utilizes the nucleus of solitary tract, EXCEPT:
A. Trigeminal Nerve
B. Facial Nerve
C. Vagus Nerve
D. Glossopharyngeal Nerve
E. None of the above
A. Trigeminal Nerve
The parasympathetic nuclei of the oculomotor nerve is the _______
Edinger-westphal nucleus
These 2 cranial nerves do not have a nuclei. Which are they?
- Olfactory Nerve
- Optic Nerve
TRUE OR FALSE: The superior and inferior salivatory nucleus is the sensory nuclei of the facial nerve. Along with this is the lacrimal nucleus, which is a parasympathetic nuclei.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
NOTE: The inferior salivatory nucleus is the motor nuclei of the glossopharyngeal nerve.
Match the cranial nerve and their exiting foramina.
- Internal acoustic meatus
- Foramen ovale
- Cribriform plate of ethmoid bone
A. Olfactory Nerve
B. Trigeminal Nerve - Maxillary Division
C. Trigeminal Nerve - Mandibular Division
D. Vestibulocochlear Nerve
E. Hypoglossal Nerve
- D
- C
- A
Match the cranial nerve and their exiting foramina.
- Foramen rotundum
- Hypoglossal canal
- Internal acoustic meatus, facial canal, stylomastoid foramen
A. Optic Nerve
B. Trigeminal Nerve - Maxillary Division
C. Facial Nerve
D. Vagus Nerve
E. Hypoglossal Nerve
- B
- E
- C
There are 4 nerves which exit the superior orbital fissure. Which are they?
- Oculomotor Nerve
- Trochlear Nerve
- Trigeminal Nerve - Ophthalmic Division
- Abducens Nerve
There are 3 nerves which exit the jugular foramen. Which are they?
- Glossopharyngeal Nerve
- Vagus Nerve
- (Spinal) Accessory Nerve
Where does the optic nerve exit?
optic canal
Determine in which fossa do the following cranial nerves exit.
- CN III
- CN V3
- CN X
- CN VII
- CN II
A. Anterior Cranial Fossa
B. Middle Cranial Fossa
C. Posterior Cranial Fossa
- B
- B
- C
- C
- A
Determine in which fossa do the following cranial nerves exit.
- CN IV
- CN XII
- CN VIII
- CN V1
- CN I
A. Anterior Cranial Fossa
B. Middle Cranial Fossa
C. Posterior Cranial Fossa
- B
- C
- C
- B
- A