Learn Cranial Nerve Anatomy with Powerful Mnemonics
Picmonic's cranial nerves mnemonic makes learning this topic fun and effective. Science proves mnemonics work, but Picmonic takes it a step further. Our approach combines unforgettable characters, captivating stories, and built-in quizzes to solidify your understanding of cranial nerve physiology. Learn the cranial nerves with Picmonic and master their functions with ease!
Learn the innervation and function of the 12 important cranial nerves.
CN I
- Olfactory Nerve
- Sensory
- Smell
36 secs
CN II
- Optic Nerve
- Sensory
- Vision
35 secs
CN III
- Oculomotor Nerve
- Motor
- Eye Movement
- Accommodation
- Eyelid Opening
- Pupillary Constriction
1 min
CN IV
- Trochlear Nerve
- Motor
- Abducts, Depresses, Internally Rotates
48 secs
CN V
- Trigeminal Nerve
- Sensory
- Facial Sensation
- Motor Function (Via Mandibular Nerve)
- Mastication Muscles
1 min
CN VI
- Abducens Nerve
- Motor
- Abducts Eye
48 secs
CN VII
- Facial Nerve
- Lacrimation
- Salivation
- Sensory
- Taste from Anterior 2/3 of Tongue
- Motor
- Facial Movement
- Stapedius Muscle
- Eyelid Closing
1 min
CN VIII
- Vestibulocochlear Nerve
- Sensory
- Hearing
- Balance
55 secs
CN IX
- Glossopharyngeal Nerve
- Sensory
- Taste from Posterior 1/3 of Tongue
- Monitoring Carotid Body and Sinus
- Motor
- Stylopharyngeus
- Swallowing
- Salivation
1 min
CN X
- Vagus Nerve
- Sensory
- Aortic Arch Chemoreceptors and Baroreceptors
- Taste from Epiglottic Region
- Motor
- Swallowing
- Palate Elevation
- Talking
- Coughing
- Midline Uvula
1 min
CN XI
- Accessory Nerve
- Motor
- Head Turning
- Shoulder Shrugging
36 secs
CN XII
- Hypoglossal Nerve
- Motor
- Tongue Movement
34 secs
Cranial Nerve Function
- Sensory
- CN I
- CN II
- CN VIII
- Motor
- CN III
- CN IV
- CN VI
- CN XI
- CN XII
- Both
- CN V
- CN VII
- CN IX
- CN X
1 min
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