BIO 1100 00M27 3/11/2025

Overview of the Cranial Nerves

• Importance: Learning all 12 cranial nerves for upcoming exams is crucial.

• Focus: Name, number, function, and classification (sensory, motor, mixed).

Cranial Nerves

• Total of 12 cranial nerves that students need to memorize.

• Criteria to learn:

  • Name

  • Number

  • Function

  • Sensory, Motor, or Mixed classification

Mnemonic Devices for Memorization

• Mnemonic for Names:

  • Phrase: "Oh, once one takes the anatomy final. Very good vacations are heavenly."

    • Helps remember the sequence of cranial nerves by first letter.

  • Cranial Nerve Associations:

    • O: Olfactory

    • O: Optic

    • O: Oculomotor

    • T: Trochlear

• Mnemonic for Function:

  • Phrase: "Some say marry money, but my brother says big brains matter more."

    • Indicates whether the cranial nerve is sensory, motor, or mixed.

  • Cranial Nerve Classifications:

    • 1: Olfactory - Sensory

    • 2: Optic - Sensory

    • 3: Oculomotor - Motor

    • 4: Trochlear - Motor

    • 5: Trigeminal - Both (Motor and Sensory)

Study Tools and Resources

• Availability of various resources to aid learning:

  • Cranial nerve song (humorous and engaging).

  • Matching game resembling exam format.

  • Completed charts for reference during study sessions.

Additional Support

• Offer for additional assistance on understanding cranial nerve numbers and Roman numerals after the session.

• Encouragement to stay for extended learning or to leave if not interested.