Cranial Nerve Numbers and Names

Cranial Nerves - Matching Names and Numbers

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Question 1

Which nerve is CN VIII?

A	Hypoglossal
B	Vestibulocochlear
C	Glossopharyngeal
D	Accessory

Question 1 Explanation:

CN VIII = Vestibulocochlear nerve

Question 2

Which of the following is CN IV?

A	Trochlear
B	Vagus
C	Facial
D	Hypoglossal

Question 2 Explanation:

CN IV = Trochlear nerve

Question 3

Which nerve is cranial nerve V?

A	Olfactory nerve
B	Glossopharyngeal nerve
C	Trigeminal nerve
D	Trochlear nerve

Question 3 Explanation:

CN V = Trigeminal nerve

Question 4

Which nerve is cranial nerve eleven?

A	Hypoglossal
B	Vagus
C	Accessory
D	Vestibulocochlear

Question 4 Explanation:

CN XI = Accessory nerve

Question 5

Which cranial nerve is the oculomotor nerve?

A	CN III
B	CN I
C	CN IX
D	CN VII

Question 5 Explanation:

CN III - Oculomotor nerve

Question 6

Which of the following is the abducens nerve?

A	CN V
B	CN XI
C	CN XII
D	CN VI

Question 6 Explanation:

CN VI = Abducens nerve

Question 7

Which nerve is the vagus nerve?

A	CN X
B	CN XI
C	CN XII
D	CN IX

Question 7 Explanation:

CN X = Vagus nerve

Question 8

Which of the following is the Glossopharyngeal nerve?

A	CN XI
B	CN VI
C	CN IV
D	CN IX

Question 8 Explanation:

CN IX = Glossalpharyngeal nerve

Question 9

What cranial nerve number matches with the facial nerve?

A	5
B	7
C	8
D	6

Question 9 Explanation:

CN VII = Facial nerve

Question 10

Which of the following is the optic nerve?

A	CN V2
B	CN IX
C	CN V3
D	CN II

Question 10 Explanation:

CN II = Optic nerve

Question 11

Which nerve is cranial nerve XII?

A	Hypoglossal
B	Accessory
C	Facial
D	Vagus

Question 11 Explanation:

CN XII = Hypoglossal nerve

Question 12

Match the correct name with CN I

A	Optic nerve
B	Accessory nerve
C	Oculomotor nerve
D	Olfactory nerve

Question 12 Explanation:

CN I = Olfactory nerve

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