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