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What mnemonic is used for the cranial nerves?
What mnemonic is used for the cranial nerves?
- My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles
- On, On, On, They Traveled And Found Voldemort Guarding Very Ancient Horcruxes (correct)
- Every Good Boy Deserves Fun
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
What cranial nerve is associated with 'I - Olfactory'?
What cranial nerve is associated with 'I - Olfactory'?
On, On, On
What cranial nerves are associated with 'They Traveled And Found'?
What cranial nerves are associated with 'They Traveled And Found'?
IV - Trochlear, V - Trigeminal, VI - Abducens, VII - Facial
What cranial nerves are associated with 'Voldemort Guarding'?
What cranial nerves are associated with 'Voldemort Guarding'?
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What cranial nerves are associated with 'Very Ancient Horcruxes'?
What cranial nerves are associated with 'Very Ancient Horcruxes'?
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Study Notes
Cranial Nerves Mnemonic
- Use "On, On, On, They Traveled And Found Voldemort Guarding Very Ancient Horcruxes" to remember the twelve cranial nerves.
Cranial Nerves Breakdown
- I - Olfactory: Responsible for the sense of smell.
- II - Optic: Relays visual information from the retina to the brain.
- III - Oculomotor: Controls eye movements, pupil dilation, and eyelid elevation.
Additional Cranial Nerves
- IV - Trochlear: Responsible for moving the superior oblique muscle, assisting in eye movement.
- V - Trigeminal: Responsible for facial sensations and motor functions such as biting and chewing.
- VI - Abducens: Controls the lateral rectus muscle, enabling lateral eye movement.
- VII - Facial: Manages facial expressions, taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and some glandular functions.
Remaining Cranial Nerves
- VIII - Vestibulocochlear: Relates to hearing and balance; also known as the Acoustic nerve.
- IX - Glossopharyngeal: Involved in taste, swallowing, and the gag reflex.
Last Set of Cranial Nerves
- X - Vagus: Controls heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, and voice functions; it influences the autonomic nervous system.
- XI - Accessory: Also known as spinal accessory; it controls certain shoulder and neck muscles.
- XII - Hypoglossal: Governs movements of the tongue, essential for speech and swallowing.
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