the cranial nerves stem directly from the brain and come in 12 pairs, with one of each on both sides of the head (see diagram ...

Function The cranial nerves are different from the rest of your nerves, which originate in the spinal cord. Cranial nerves originate from the brain and brainstem and perform functions in your face and ...

The second among the 12 pairs of cranial nerves is the optic nerve. Mary sat across the table from me in my office in a flowery dress with a print of bougainvillea on it. A matching hairband completed ...

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The greater petrosal nerve branches off of the facial nerve in the skull. Along with a chain of other nerves, it innervates (provides nerve function to) the lacrimal gland, which produces tears. The ...

The siblings both needed the same operation because of a birth defect that can cause the skull to grow abnormally.

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A substantial number of patients with brain metastases who experience cognitive side effects following radiation therapy may fully regain cognitive function, according to a pooled analysis of ...

What Does the Trochlear Nerve Do? The cranial nerves supply autonomic, motor, and sensory stimulation to the head and neck, but each cranial nerve has a distinct function.