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Table 16.2 Cranial Nerves
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03/19/2015

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Olfactory {I}
Definition
Receives sensory information from the nose, transmitting the sense of smell to the brain
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Optic {II}
Definition
Receives sensory information from the eye, transmitting the sense of vision to the brain
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Oculomotor {III}
Definition
Transmits motor information to move the medial, superior, and inferior rectus muscles and the inferior oblique muscles of the eye.
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Trochlear {IV}
Definition
Transmits motor information to move the superior oblique muscle of the eye
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Trigeminal {V}
Definition
A three-branched nerve; transmits both sensory information from, and motor information to, the head.
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Abducens {VI}
Definition
A motor nerve to move the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.
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Facial {VII}
Definition
A large nerve that receives sensory information of taste from the anterior tongue and takes motor information to the facial muscles.
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Vestibulocochlear {VIII}
Definition
Receives sensory information from the ear; the vestibular part transmits equilibrium information and the cochlear part transmits acoustic information.
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Glossopharyngeal {IX}
Definition
A mixed nerve of the tongue and throat, also receives information on taste.
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Vagus {X}
Definition
Receives sensory information from the abdomen, thorax, neck, and root of the tongue; transmits motor information to the pharynx and larynx and controls autonomic functions of heart, digestive organs, spleen, and kidneys.
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Accessory {XI}
Definition
A motor nerve to the muscles of the neck and back
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Hypoglossal {XII}
Definition
A motor nerve to the tongue
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