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Which cranial nerve is solely involved in the sense of smell?
What is the primary function of cranial nerve III (Oculomotor)?
Which statement correctly describes the spinal nerves?
What type of connective tissue surrounds individual nerve fibers?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?
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Which cranial nerve primarily controls the muscles used in speech?
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What is the primary function of the phrenic nerve?
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How many pairs of spinal nerves are present in the human body?
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Which nerve supplies the muscles of the posterior arm?
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Which layer of connective tissue surrounds the entire nerve?
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What is the longest nerve of the lumbar plexus?
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Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal) has what type of function?
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Which of the following nerves is associated with the brachial plexus?
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Which cranial nerve primarily controls the movement of the tongue?
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What area of the body does the sciatic nerve primarily supply?
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Which spinal nerve plexus supplies the skin of the face and neck?
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What is the purpose of a dermatome?
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Which nerve is associated with the adductor muscles of the thigh?
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What is the primary role of the ulnar nerve?
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Which of the major branches of the brachial plexus is responsible for innervating the supraspinatus muscle?
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Study Notes
Peripheral Nervous System
- Consists of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
- Serves as a link between the body and the central nervous system.
- Peripheral nerves are composed of three layers of connective tissue:
- Epineurium: outermost layer, surrounds the nerve.
- Perineurium: thinner layer, surrounds bundles of nerve fibers (fascicles).
- Endoneurium: loosest layer, surrounds individual nerve fibers.
Cranial Nerves
- Direct extensions of the brain.
- Nerve I (Olfactory) originates from the cerebrum, the other 11 pairs originate from the brainstem.
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Sensory Nerves:
- Nerve I (Olfactory): sense of smell.
- Nerve II (Optic): sense of vision.
- Nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear): senses of hearing and equilibrium.
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Motor Nerves:
- Nerve III (Oculomotor): controls eye muscles and accessory structures.
- Nerve IV (Trochlear): controls eye muscles.
- Nerve VI (Abducens): controls eye muscles.
- Nerve XI (Accessory): controls muscles in the soft palate, pharynx, and larynx.
- Nerve XII (Hypoglossal): controls muscles that move the tongue.
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Mixed Nerves:
- Nerve V (Trigeminal): controls muscles in the eyes, upper and lower jaws, and tear glands.
- Nerve VII (Facial): controls facial muscles, tear glands, and salivary glands, and senses taste.
- Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal): controls muscles in the pharynx and salivary glands.
- Nerve X (Vagus): controls muscles used in speech, swallowing, and the digestive tract, and controls cardiac and smooth muscles.
Spinal Nerves
- Mixed nerves, containing both sensory and motor nerve fibers.
- Facilitate two-way communication between the spinal cord and limbs, neck, and trunk.
- Form plexuses (except in the thoracic region).
- Nerve fibers from different spinal nerves are sorted and recombined within plexuses to reach specific destinations.
Plexuses
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Network of spinal nerves.
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Cervical Plexus (C1-C4):
- Most branches are cutaneous, supplying skin of the face and neck.
- Other branches control muscles of the anterior neck.
- Forms the right and left phrenic nerves (C3/4/5) which supply the diaphragm.
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Brachial Plexus (C5-T1):
- Forms major branches that supply the upper limb.
- Musculocutaneous Nerve: supplies anterior arm muscles and forearm skin.
- Ulnar Nerve: supplies forearm muscles, hand muscles, and hand skin.
- Median Nerve: supplies forearm muscles and hand muscles.
- Radial Nerve: supplies posterior arm muscles, forearm skin, and hand skin.
- Axillary Nerve: supplies skin of the upper arm, and muscles around the shoulder.
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Other associated nerves:
- Lateral & Medial Pectoral nerves: supply the pectoralis major and minor muscles.
- Dorsal Scapular nerve: supplies the rhomboideus major and levator scapulae.
- Lower Subscapularis nerve: supplies the subscapularis and teres major muscles.
- Thoracic Dorsal nerve: supplies the latissimus dorsi muscles.
- Suprascapular nerve: supplies the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
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Lumbosacral Plexus (T12-S5):
- Obturator Nerve: supplies adductor muscles of the thigh.
- Femoral Nerve: supplies quadriceps muscles, longest nerve of the lumbar plexus.
- Sciatic Nerve: divides into tibial and common peroneal nerves, supplies muscles and skin in the thighs, legs, and feet. The largest and longest nerve in the body.
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Other associated nerves:
- Pudendal nerve: supplies muscles of the perineum.
- Inferior and Superior Gluteal nerves: supplies the gluteal muscles and tensor fascia lata muscle.
Dermatomes
- Area of skin that a particular spinal nerve innervates.
- All spinal nerves except C1 have dermatomes.
- Skin of the upper limbs is supplied by ventral rami of C5-T1.
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Explore the components and functions of the Peripheral Nervous System. This quiz covers cranial and spinal nerves, including their structure, types, and roles in sensory and motor functions. Test your knowledge on the framework that links the body to the central nervous system.
