Cranial Nerves Overview

Cranial Nerves

• There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves

• They are numbered based on the order they arise from the nuclei in the brain (except for XI and XII, which are inverted)

• They exit through foramina

• Mnemonic device for remembering order: "On Old Olympus Towering Top, A Finn And German Viewed A Hop"

• Another mnemonic device for remembering order: "Some say marry money, but my brother says big brains matter more"

• Nerve type and function are indicated in parentheses next to each nerve:

  • S = Sensory
  • M = Motor
  • B = Both

Test your knowledge of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, their functions, and mnemonic devices for memorization. This quiz covers the order of nerves and their types: sensory, motor, or both. Perfect for students of anatomy and neuroscience!