Vestibulocochlear nerve Nervus vestibulocochlearis

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English synonyms: CN8/ Cranial nerve 8

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The 12 Cranial Nerves

This is an article introducing the 12 cranial nerves. Learn here where do you find the nerves which supply the head, neck and internal organs.

The Optic Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy of the optic nerve and pathways for the efferent and afferent fibers. Learn all about the second cranial nerve here!

The Olfactory Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy of the olfactory nerve and pathways for the efferent and afferent fibers. Learn all about the first cranial nerve here.

The Oculomotor Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy of the oculomotor nerve and pathways for the efferent and afferent fibers. Learn all about the third cranial nerve here.

The Trochlear Nerve and The Abducent Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and pathways of the trochlear and abducent nerves. Learn all about the fourth and sixth cranial nerves here.

The Trigeminal Nerve

The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve. Learn all about its origin, function, three branches and more at kenHub now!

Ophthalmic Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent pathways of the ophthalmic nerve. Learn all about this branch of the trigeminal nerve here.

The Maxillary Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent pathways of the maxillary nerve. Learn all about this branch of the trigeminal nerve here.

The Mandibular Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and the pathways of the mandibular nerve - a branch of the trigeminal nerve. Learn all about this nerve here.

Facial nerve

This article describes the anatomy of the facial nerve, including its origin, function, branches and clinical disorders. Learn more about it at Kenhub!

Facial Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent and efferent pathways of the facial nerve. Learn all about the seventh cranial nerve here.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent fibers pathway of the vestibulocochlear nerve. Learn all about the eighth cranial nerve here.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent and efferent pathways of the glossopharyngeal nerve. Learn all about the ninth cranial nerve here.

The Vagus Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent, motoric and parasympathetic pathways of the vagus nerve. Learn all about the tenth cranial nerve here.

The Accessory Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent and efferent pathways of the accessory nerve. Learn all about the eleventh cranial nerve here.

The Hypoglossal Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy and afferent and efferent pathways of the hypoglossal nerve. Learn all about the twelfth cranial nerve here.

Motor Cranial Nerves

This article describes the anatomy of the motor cranial nerves, including their functions, components and innervation. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

Ocular Motor Nerves

This article describes the anatomy of the ocular motor nerves, including their origin, trajectory, innervation and role. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

The Optic Tract

This article describes the anatomy of Optic Tract, an important part of visual pathway. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

The Visual Pathway

This is an article covering the anatomy and pathology of the pathway of the optic nerve - the visual pathway. Read all about it here.

The Olfactory Pathway

How do we smell? This article describes the anatomy of Olfactory Pathway, from the nasal cavity to the brain. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

Peripheral Nervous System

In this article, we will explore the anatomy and clinical relevance related to the peripheral nervous system. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

Nervous System

This article will describe the details of the nervous system, types and also the clinical impact of its dysfunction. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

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