Cranial Nerves

6 important questions on Cranial Nerves

What is the function of the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve?

general sensory - sensation from face over maxilla, upper lip, maxillary teeth (superior alveolar nerve), maxillary sinuses

What is the function of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve?

general sensory- side of mandible, mandibular teeth (inferior alveolar nerve), mucosa of mouth and anterior 2/3 of tongue
motor - muscles of mastication

What does the somatic motor function of the abducent nerve do?

motor to lateral rectus
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What are 3 roles of the facial nerve?

brachial motor
special sensory
visceral motor

What does the brachial motor of the facial nerve do?

motor to muscles of facial expression, scan, stapedius

What does the visceral motor of the facial nerve do?

parasympathetic to submandibular and sublingual.
salivary glands, lacrimal gland and glands of nose and palate

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