Oculomotor nerve
Oculomotor Nerve
Introduction The oculomotor nerve is the third cranial nerve (CN III), and its name indicates its function. The oculomotor nerve will innervate muscles that move the eye or its components,…
Optic nerve
Optic Nerve
Introduction The optic nerve is the second cranial nerve (CN II) that transmits visual information. The optic nerve has only afferent (sensory) fibres and, like all cranial nerves, is paired.…
Olfactory nerve
Olfactory nerve
Introduction The first and smallest cranial nerve is the olfactory nerve. This nerve is one of two that do not connect to the brainstem. Your olfactory nerve anatomy is part…
Facial nerve
Facial Nerve
Introduction The facial nerve is also called the seventh cranial nerve (CN7). This nerve has two main functions. It transmits sensory information from the tongue and the inside of the…
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