Peripheral Nervous System Cranial Nerves

I. Olfactory

II. Optic

III. Oculomotor

IV. Trochlear

V. Trigeminal

VI. Abducens

VII. Facial

VIII. Vestibulocochlear

IX. Glossopharyngeal

X. Vagus

XI. Spinal accessory

XII. Hypoglossal

There are 12 cranial nerves. The numbers, and names are listed below. The type, origin and function of the cranial nerves are summarized will be explained in the next few slides.

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