Normal Anatomy

Cranial nerve

one of twelve pairs of nerves directly connected to the brain; see Table 1. For more information, see under individual names.

Cranial nerve, Table 1.

1st cranial nerve (1st)Olfactory nerve
2nd cranial nerve (2nd)Optic nerve
3rd cranial nerve (3rd)Oculomotor nerve
4th cranial nerve (4th)Trochlear nerve
5th cranial nerve (5th)Trigeminal nerve
6th cranial nerve (6th)Abducent nerve
7th cranial neve (7th)Facial nerve
8th cranial nerve (8th)Acoustic nerve
9th cranial nerve (9th)Glossopharyngeal nerve
10th cranial nerve (10th)Vagus nerve
11th cranial nerve (11th)Accessory nerve
12th cranial nerve (12th)Hypoglossal nerve

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