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.