Cranial Nerves and Foramina

This set of flashcards covers the cranial nerves, their origination, and the foramina associated with them.

I. Olfactory Nerve

Sensory nerve originating from the sensory tissue of the nose.

ll.Optic Nerve

Sensory nerve originating from the sensory tissue of the eyes.

III.Oculomotor Nerve

Motor nerve originating from the midbrain.

IV. Trochlear Nerve

Motor nerve that originates from the midbrain.

V. Trigeminal Nerve

Mixed nerve originating from the pons with three branches: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular.

Vll. Abducens Nerve

Motor nerve originating from the pons.

Vll.Facial Nerve

Mixed nerve originating from the pons.

Vlll. Vestibulocochlear Nerve

Sensory nerve originating from the sensory tissues of the ear.

IX. Glossopharyngeal Nerve

Mixed nerve originating from the medulla oblongata.

X. Vagus Nerve

Mixed nerve originating from the medulla oblongata.

Xl. Accessory Nerve

Motor nerve originating from the medulla oblongata.

XII. Hypoglossal Nerve

Motor nerve originating from the medulla oblongata.

Olfactory Foramina

The openings in the skull for the Olfactory nerve.

Optic Foramen

The opening in the skull for the Optic nerve.

Superior Orbital Fissure

The opening in the skull for the Oculomotor, Trochlear, and Trigeminal nerves.

Foramen Rotundum

The opening in the skull for the maxillary branch of the Trigeminal nerve.

Foramen Ovale

The opening in the skull for the mandibular branch of the Trigeminal nerve.

Stylomastoid Foramen

The opening in the skull for the Facial nerve.

Jugular Foramen

The opening in the skull for the Glossopharyngeal, Vagus, and Accessory nerves.

Hypoglossal Canal

The opening in the skull for the Hypoglossal nerve.