Name five nerves that supply the tongue and mention their function. (5 Marks).
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the names of five nerves that supply the tongue and their respective functions. We need to identify the nerves and describe their roles in tongue innervation.
Answer
Hypoglossal, Trigeminal, Facial, Glossopharyngeal, Vagus.
Five nerves that supply the tongue are: Hypoglossal nerve (motor function), Trigeminal nerve (sensory function), Facial nerve (taste to anterior two-thirds), Glossopharyngeal nerve (taste and sensory to posterior one-third), and Vagus nerve (taste sensation and motor control).
Answer for screen readers
Five nerves that supply the tongue are: Hypoglossal nerve (motor function), Trigeminal nerve (sensory function), Facial nerve (taste to anterior two-thirds), Glossopharyngeal nerve (taste and sensory to posterior one-third), and Vagus nerve (taste sensation and motor control).
More Information
These five cranial nerves provide various functional controls, including taste, general sensation, and muscle movement necessary for speech and swallowing.
Tips
Confusing which nerves supply motor versus sensory functions can be common. Make sure to associate functions like taste, touch, and movement with the correct nerve.
Sources
- Tongue: Nerve and blood supply (lingual artery) - Kenhub - kenhub.com
- Anatomy, Head and Neck, Tongue - StatPearls - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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