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12 Cranial Nerves and Their Functions

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

Olfactory

Sense of smell S
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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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TermDefinition
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