Know The Nerve
The Roman numeral for the Accessory Nerve
What is XI?
This nerve is also called The "[blank] Accessory Nerve"
What is Spinal?
The Spinal Accessory Nerve
The accessory nerve is named in honor of this person.
Who is Thomas Willis
Is the Accessory Nerve Sensory, motor, or both?
It is a Motor Nerve.
Which two nerves share a pathway with the accessory nerve?
CN IX & CN X
(the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves)
The accessory nerve assists with what function, related to the oral cavity?
It helps with swallowing
What is the acessory nerves function?
Spinal accessory nerves innervate the shoulder muscles.
The accessory nerve ascends through the foramen magnum into the skull before exiting through the...
Hint: the pathway shared with CN IX & X
Jugular foramen
Inability to turn the head during a dental procedure can result from damage to which muscle?
the Sternocleidomastoid
BONUS
What is Mrs.Wileys least favorite Doughnut flavor?
Anything Chocolate