10 Questions
Which part of the facial nerve supplies the muscles of the lower part of the face?
Parasympathetic nerves
Where does the main motor nucleus of the facial nerve receive corticonuclear fibers from?
Both cerebral hemispheres
Where do the sensory fibers of the facial nerve travel through?
Geniculate ganglion
Which nerve travels through the internal acoustic meatus in the petrous part of the temporal bone?
Facial nerve
Where is the main sensory nuclei of the trigeminal nerve located?
Posterior part of the pons
What is the function of the facial nerve in relation to muscles?
Motor supply to muscles of facial expression
Which nucleus of the trigeminal nerve is close to the cerebral aqueduct?
Mesencephalic nucleus
Where do sensory fibers from the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve terminate?
Inferior part of the spinal nucleus
Which muscles are supplied by the motor nucleus of the trigeminal nerve?
Muscles of mastication and tensor tympani
Which type of sensations travel along the axons with cell bodies in the trigeminal sensory ganglion?
Pain, temperature, touch, and pressure sensations
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve (V) and facial nerve (VII) nuclei. This quiz covers the location and functions of specific nuclei within these cranial nerves.
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