Cranial Nerves Flashcards
(36 cards)
What is I
Olfacotry
What does nerve I do?
sense of smell
Nerve I: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Sensory
What is II
Optic
What does nerve II do?
transmit visual info to the eye
Nerve II: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Sensory
What is III
Oculomotor
What does nerve III do?
eye movement, pupil regulation, visual coordination
Nerve III: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Motor
What is IV
Trochlear
What does nerve IV do?
precise eye movements (looking downwards)
Nerve IV: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Motor
What is V
Trigeminal
What does nerve V do?
face sensation, jaw movement, protective reflexes
Nerve V: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Both
What is VI
Abducens
What does nerve VI do?
precise eye movement on the horizontal plane
Nerve VI: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Motor
What is VII
Facial
What does nerve VII do?
facial movement, taste perception, maintain eye + mouth function
Nerve VII: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Both
What is VIII
Vestibulocochlear
What does nerve VIII do?
hearing + balance
Nerve VIII: Sensory, Motor, Both?
Sensory