12 Cranial Nerves Acronym Flashcards
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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'?

    On, On, On

    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'?

    <p>VIII - Vestibulocochlear (Acoustic), IX - Glossopharyngeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cranial nerves are associated with 'Very Ancient Horcruxes'?

    <p>X - Vagus, XI - Accessory (spinal), XII - Hypoglossal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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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