cranial nerve
cranial nerves
Cranial nerves are nerves that emerge directly from the brain, in contrast to spinal nerves, which emerge from segments of the spinal cord.
| Type | Nerve |
| Parent Structure | nerve of head region |
| Latin Name | cranial nerves |
| FMA ID | 5865 |
Sub-structures
abducens nerve
Muscle
accessory XI nerve cranial component
Nerve
chorda tympani branch of facial nerve
Nerve
facial nerve
Nerve
glossopharyngeal nerve
Nerve
hypoglossal nerve
Muscle
lateral line nerve
Nerve
oculomotor nerve
Muscle
olfactory nerve
Nerve
trigeminal nerve
Nerve
trochlear nerve
Muscle
Vagus nerve
Nerve
vestibulocochlear nerve
Nerve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cranial nerve?
Cranial nerves are nerves that emerge directly from the brain, in contrast to spinal nerves, which emerge from segments of the spinal cord.
What is the Latin name for the cranial nerve?
The Latin name for the cranial nerve is cranial nerves.
Related Structures
1st arch mandibular component
ventral mandibular arch
1st arch mandibular ectoderm
ectoderm of mandibular component
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme
mandibular component mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest
1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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