Branches of Cranial Nerves

Question 1

Lacrimal n.

Answer 1

Branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 2

Supraorbital n.

Answer 2

Branch of Frontal n. –> branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 3

Supratrochlear n.

Answer 3

Branch of Frontal n. –> branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 4

Frontal n.

Answer 4

Branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 5

Infratrochlear n.

Answer 5

Branch of Nasociliary n. –> branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 6

Posterior ethmoidal n.

Answer 6

Branch of Nasociliary n. –> branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 7

Anterior ethmoidal n.

Answer 7

Branch of Nasociliary n. –> branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 8

Nasociliary n.

Answer 8

Branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 9

Long ciliary nn.

Answer 9

Branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 10

Short ciliary nn.

Answer 10

Branch of V1 (Ophthalmic n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 11

Zygomaticofacial n.

Answer 11

Branch of Zygomatic n. –> branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 12

Zygomaticotemporal n.

Answer 12

Branch of Zygomatic n. –> branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 13

Communicating branch to lacrimal gland

Answer 13

Branch of Zygomatic n. –> branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 14

Posterior superior alveolar n.

Answer 14

Branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 15

Infraorbital n.

Answer 15

Branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 16

Greater palatine n.

Answer 16

Branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 17

Lesser palatine n.

Answer 17

Branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 18

Nasopalatine n.

Answer 18

Branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 19

Nasal branches

Answer 19

Branch of V2 (Maxillary n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 20

N. to temporalis

Answer 20

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Brachial motor

Question 21

N. to pterygoids

Answer 21

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Brachial motor

Question 22

N. to masseter

Answer 22

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Brachial motor

Question 23

N. to mylohyoid

Answer 23

Branch of inferior alveolar n. –> Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.)
CN5: Trigeminal : Brachial motor

Question 24

N. to tensor tympani

Answer 24

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.)

CN5: Trigeminal : Brachial motor

Question 25

N. to tensor veli palatini

Answer 25

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.) | CN5: Trigeminal : Brachial motor

Question 26

Lingual n.

Answer 26

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.) | CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 27

Inferior alveolar n.

Answer 27

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.) | CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 28

Auricolotemporal n.

Answer 28

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.) | CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 29

Buccal n.

Answer 29

Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.) | CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 30

Mental n.

Answer 30

Branch of inferior alveolar n. --> Branch of V3 (Mandibular n.) CN5: Trigeminal : Sensory

Question 31

Temporal nn. branches

Answer 31

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : branchial motor

Question 32

Zygomatic nn. branches

Answer 32

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : branchial motor

Question 33

Buccal nn. branches

Answer 33

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : branchial motor

Question 34

Mandibular nn. branches

Answer 34

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : branchial motor

Question 35

Cervical nn. branches

Answer 35

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : branchial motor

Question 36

N. to stapedius m.

Answer 36

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : branchial motor

Question 37

Posterior auricular n.

Answer 37

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : branchial motor

Question 38

Chorda tympani

Answer 38

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : parasympathetic

Question 39

Greater petrosal n.

Answer 39

Branch of CN7 (Facial n.) : parasympathetic

Question 40

Vestibular n.

Answer 40

Branch of CN8 (Vestibulocochlear n.): special sense

Question 41

Cochlear n.

Answer 41

Branch of CN8 (Vestibulocochlear n.): special sense

Question 42

Lesser petrosal n.

Answer 42

Branch of CN9 (Glossopharyngeal n.): special sense

Question 43

Oropharyngeal mucosa branches

Answer 43

Branches of CN9 (Glossopharyngeal n.): General sensory

Question 44

Tympanic n. for middle ear

Answer 44

Branches of CN9 (Glossopharyngeal n.): General sensory

Question 45

Carotid sinus n.

Answer 45

Branches of CN9 (Glossopharyngeal n.): Visceral sensory

Question 46

Pharyngeal nn.

Answer 46

Branches of CN10 (Vagus n.) : motor

Question 47

Recurrent laryngeal nn.

Answer 47

Branches of CN10 (Vagus n.) : motor, general sensory

Question 48

External laryngeal nn.

Answer 48

Branches of CN10 (Vagus n.) : motor

Question 49

Internal laryngeal nn.

Answer 49

Branches of CN10 (Vagus n.) : general sensory

Question 50

Greater auricular n.

Answer 50

Branch of cervical plexus (C2-3)

Question 51

Lesser occipital n.

Answer 51

Branch of cervical plexus (C2-3)

Question 52

Greater occipital n.

Answer 52

Branch of dorsal rami of spinal nn. (C2)