, • 12 pairs (I-XII) • Each nerve exits the
• Each with its skull through a
own name particular foramina
CRANIAL
NERVES
Nerves that are
directly associated
with the brain
• Can be:
• In addition to being
• Sensory (bringing information
motor/sensory
to the brain)
• Some cranial nerves
• Motor (taking information out
have an autonomic
of the brain)
function as well
• Mixed (both motor & sensory)
,