Practical- Cranial Nerves Flashcards
what is the function of the olfactory nerve
it gives us our sense of smell
what is the 1st cranial nerve
the olfactory nerve
what is the 2nd cranial nerve
the optic nerve
what is the function of the 2nd optic nerve
it gives us visual sensations
what is the 3rd cranial nerve
oculomotor
what is the function of the 3rd cranial nerve
it is the oculomotor nerve and it gives us voluntary eye movement and autonomic motor to lens
what is the name of the 4th cranial nerve
trochlear
what is the function of the 4th cranial nerve
it is responsible for voluntary motor eye movement
what is the name of the 5th cranial nerve
Trigeminal
what is the function of the 5th cranial nerve
it is the trigeminal cranial nerve. It allows for sensory of the face and allows for the clenching of the jaw and teeth
what is the name of the 6th cranial nerve
Abducens
what is the function of the 6th cranial nerve.
The 6th cranial nerve is Abducens. It allows the eyes to move side to side
what is the name of the 7th cranial nerve
is the facial cranial nerve
what is the function of the 7th cranial nerve
It is the facial cranial nerve. It allows for tears to form as well as saliva. It also gives the ability to taste
what is the name of the 8th cranial nerve
vestibulocochlear