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Cranial Nerves Worksheet

A blank-to-fill study sheet for the 12 cranial nerves. The number and name are printed; you fill in the type (sensory / motor / both), function, and how to assess each one. Mnemonics included.

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Cranial Nerves (I–XII)
Student ____________Date ____________
NerveType (S/M/B)FunctionHow to assess
I Olfactory
II Optic
III Oculomotor
IV Trochlear
V Trigeminal
VI Abducens
VII Facial
VIII Vestibulocochlear
IX Glossopharyngeal
X Vagus
XI Accessory
XII Hypoglossal
Mnemonics

Names — On Old Olympus' Towering Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops.

Type (S/M/B) — Some Say Marry Money But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter Most.

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Educational use only. An educational study aid for learning cranial-nerve anatomy and assessment. This material supports nursing education and exam review. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional policy, or medical direction. Always follow facility protocols and current provider orders.