The Brain Stem & Cranial Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
Which structure connects the cerebellum to the brain stem?
A
The cerebellar peduncles
2
Q
Which structure connects the higher centres to the brain stem?
A
The crus cerebri
3
Q
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there? And how many of those are connected to the brain stem?
A
12 pairs and 10 are connected.
4
Q
Cranial nerve I?
A
Orfactory nerve
6
Q
Cranial nerve III?
A
Oculomotor nerve
7
Q
Cranial nerve IV?
A
Trochlear nerve
8
Q
Cranial nerve V?
A
Trigeminal nerve
9
Q
Cranial nerve VI?
A
Abducens nerve
10
Q
Cranial Nerve VII?
A
Facial nerve
11
Q
Cranial nerve VIII?
A
Vestibulocochlear nerve
12
Q
Cranial nerve IX?
A
Glossopharyngeal nerve
13
Q
Cranial nerve X?
A
Vagus nerve
14
Q
Cranial nerve XI?
A
Accessory nerve
15
Q
Cranial nerve XII?
A
Hypoglossal nerve
16
Q
Cranial nerve II?
A
Optic nerve
