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12 Cranial Nerves and their Functions

Anatomy and Physiology12 CardsCreated 10 months ago

This deck covers the 12 cranial nerves, each with its respective function, helping students understand their roles in the human body.

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Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve

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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve
Smell
Cranial Nerve II: Optic
Vision
Cranial Nerve III: Oculomotor
Eye, lens and pupil movement
Cranial Nerve IV: Trochlear
Eye movement
Cranial Nerve V: Trigeminal
Sensations from face and mouth; chewing muscles
Cranial Nerve VI: Abducens
Eye movement

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TermDefinition
Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve
Smell
Cranial Nerve II: Optic
Vision
Cranial Nerve III: Oculomotor
Eye, lens and pupil movement
Cranial Nerve IV: Trochlear
Eye movement
Cranial Nerve V: Trigeminal
Sensations from face and mouth; chewing muscles
Cranial Nerve VI: Abducens
Eye movement
Cranial Nerve VII: Facial
Face muscles, lacrimal glands, salivary glands, taste
Cranial Nerve VIII: Vestibulocochlear
Balance and Hearing
Cranial Nerve IX: Glossopharyngeal
Taste, Salivation, Swallowing
Cranial Nerve X: Vagus
Swallowing, speaking, thoracic and abdominal organs
Cranial Nerve XI: Accessory
Voice production and neck movement
Cranial Nerve XII: Hypoglossal
Tongue Movement