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1
Q

Olfactory

A

NOT ON BRAINSTEM

2
Q

Optic

A

NOT ON BRAINSTEM

3
Q

Oculomotor

A

Exit at level of superior colliculus at inpenduncular fossa

4
Q

Trochlear

A

Dorsal/Posterior brainstem just below inferior colliculus

5
Q

Trigeminal

A

Sensory and Motor root - leaves Pons at junction with middle cerebellar peduncle

6
Q

Abducens

A

Pontomedullary junction

7
Q

Facial

A

Pontomedullary junction (lateral to abducens)

8
Q

Vestibulocochlear

A

Cerebellopontine angle (most lateral at pontomedullary junction)

9
Q

Glossopharyngeal

A

Side of medulla

10
Q

Vagus

A

Side of medulla

11
Q

Accessory

A

Side of medulla and spinal cord

12
Q

Hypoglossal

A

Pre-olivary sulcus