cranial nerves

Flashcard #1
Term: Olfactory Nerve (I)
Definition: Responsible for the sense of smell.

Flashcard #2
Term: Optic Nerve (II)
Definition: Responsible for vision.

Flashcard #3
Term: Oculomotor Nerve (III)
Definition: Controls eye movements, pupil size, and lens shape.

Flashcard #4
Term: Trochlear Nerve (IV)
Definition: Controls the superior oblique muscle, which is involved in eye movement.

Flashcard #5
Term: Trigeminal Nerve (V)
Definition: Responsible for facial sensation and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Flashcard #6
Term: Abducens Nerve (VI)
Definition: Controls the lateral rectus muscle, which abducts the eye.

Flashcard #7
Term: Facial Nerve (VII)
Definition: Controls muscles of facial expression, taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and some gland functions.

Flashcard #8
Term: Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII)
Definition: Responsible for hearing and balance.

Flashcard #9
Term: Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)
Definition: Involved in taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue and some functions of the salivary glands.

Flashcard #10
Term: Vagus Nerve (X)
Definition: Controls functions of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.

Flashcard #11
Term: Accessory Nerve (XI)
Definition: Controls the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, involved in head movement.

Flashcard #12
Term: Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)
Definition: Controls tongue movements.