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Cranial nerves

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[85 exam questions] - Clinical anatomy, topography, functions and more details related to the cranial nerves.

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The 12 Cranial Nerves

This article introduces the cranial nerves, their anatomy, names, functions and mnemonics to help you remember them. Click now to learn more!

The Olfactory Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy of the olfactory nerve (CN I), its pathway and function. Learn all about the olfactory nerve at Kenhub!

The Optic Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy of the optic nerve (cranial nerve 2), its pathways, histology, and clinical aspects. Learn all about it at Kenhub!

Clinical Examination of the Optic Nerve

This article covers the clinical examination of the optic nerve, important tests, their steps, and significance. Click now to learn more at Kenhub!

The Visual Pathway

This is an article covering the visual pathway, its anatomy, components, and histology. Learn more about this topic at Kenhub!

The Oculomotor Nerve

This article describes the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve 3), including its anatomy, function, and pathway. Learn more about this topic at Kenhub!

The trochlear and abducens nerves

The trochlear and abducens nerves are motor nerves innervating eye muscles. Learn all about the anatomy, course and functions of these nerves here.

The Trigeminal Nerve

This article covers the anatomy, location, function, and nuclei of the trigeminal nerve. Click now to learn more about this topic at Kenhub!

The Mandibular Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy, function (supplies), branches and the pathways of the mandibular nerve (CN V3). Read more at Kenhub.

The Maxillary Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve

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

Ophthalmic Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy, function, branches and afferent pathways of the ophthalmic nerve. Learn more now at Kenhub.

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

Malignancy Along Facial Nerve

This article describes a clinical case about a facial nerve tumor (malignant), its symptoms, surgery, and anatomy. Click now to learn more at Kenhub!

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

This article describes the anatomy and pathway of the vestibulocochlear nerve, or cranial nerve 8. Click now to learn more at Kenhub!

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 article describes the anatomy, function, development, branches, and clinical aspects of the vagus nerve. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

The Accessory Nerve

This is an article on the anatomy, pathways and functions of the accessory nerve, cranial nerve 11. Learn more about it at Kenhub!

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.

Sensory Cranial Nerves

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

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!

Mixed Cranial Nerves

This article covers the anatomy of the mixed cranial nerves, including functions, course, types of fibers, 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!

Medulla Oblongata: Tracts and Nuclei

This is an article covering the anatomy of the tracts and nuclei of the medulla oblongata. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

Medulla Oblongata: Gross Anatomy

This is an article covering the gross anatomy and related clinical aspects of the medulla oblongata. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

Nerves of the Orbit

This is an article covering the anatomy of the nerves of the orbit and related clinical notes. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

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.

Foramina and Fissures of the Skull

This article describes the foramina and fissures of the human skull, as well as their contents. Learn all about these passages and landmarks at Kenhub now!

Superficial Nerves of the Face and Scalp

This is an article covering the anatomy of the superficial nerves of the face and scalp. Learn all about those important structures now at Kenhub.

Pterygopalatine Ganglion

This is an article covering the branches, and supply of the pterygopalatine ganglion, including related clinical notes. Learn about it now at Kenhub.

This article will discuss the components of the brainstem, their function as well as their clinical relevance. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

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[85 exam questions] - Clinical anatomy, topography, functions and more details related to the cranial nerves.

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