What Are Cranial Nerves, Explain Its Function and Types Flashcards

What are cranial nerves? Can you explain it’s function and types? These flashcards may be of assistance. Cranial nerves relay info between the brain and parts of the body, mostly to and from regions of the head and neck, including senses of vision, taste, smell, and hearing. Read and study these flashcards, and you will be well on your way to knowing everything you need to know about cranial nerves.

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Olfactory Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve I
Type: Sensory
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Oh"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Some"
Optic Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve II
Type: Sensory
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Oh"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Say"
Oculomotor Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve III
Type: Motor
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Oh"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Marry"
Trochlear Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve IV
Type: Motor
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "To"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Money"
Trigeminal Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve V
Type: Both (Sensory & Motor)
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Touch"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "But
Abducens Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve VI
Type: Motor
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "And"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "My"
Facial Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve VII
Type: Both (Sensory & Motor)
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Feel"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Brother"
Vestibulocochlear Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve VIII
Type: Sensory
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Very"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Says"
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve IX
Type: Both (Sensory & Motor)
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Green"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Big"
Vagus Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve X
Type: Both (Sensory & Motor)
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Vegetables"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Business"
Accessory Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve XI
Type: Motor
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "At"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Makes"
Hypoglossal Nerve
Number: Cranial Nerve XII
Type: Motor
Part of mnemonic for Name & Number: "Home"
Part of mnemonic for Type: "Money"