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12 Cranial Nerves and Their Functions

Anatomy and Physiology12 CardsCreated 10 months ago

This deck covers the 12 cranial nerves, detailing their primary functions and classifications as sensory (S), motor (M), or both (B).

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Olfactory

Sense of smell S

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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Olfactory
Sense of smell S
Optic
Vision S
Oculomotor
Eye/eyelid control, pupil, lens shape M
Trochlear
Eye movement, superior oblique M
Trigeminal
Chewing, sensation for head and face B
Abducens
Lateral eye movement, lateral rectus M

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TermDefinition
Olfactory
Sense of smell S
Optic
Vision S
Oculomotor
Eye/eyelid control, pupil, lens shape M
Trochlear
Eye movement, superior oblique M
Trigeminal
Chewing, sensation for head and face B
Abducens
Lateral eye movement, lateral rectus M
Facial
Facial expression, salivation, taste, tears B
Vestibulocochlear
Hearing and equilibrium (balance/orientation) S
Glossopharyngeal
Salivation, taste, swallowing B
Vagus
Visceral muscle movement B
Accessory (Also known as "Spinal Accessory")
Head, shoulder control M
Hypoglossal
Tongue movements, speech, swallowing M