Category: Neurology
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12 Cranial Nerves and Their Functions: A Complete Guide
What Are Cranial Nerves? Cranial nerves are specialized peripheral nerves that form 12 pairs originating directly from the brain (specifically the cerebrum and brainstem) rather than the spinal cord. They are essential for transmitting sensory and motor information primarily between the brain and the head, neck, and trunk [1]. Numbered I through XII, these nerves…