Cranial
What nerve controls the muscles of the tongue?
the hypoglossal nerve
The vagus nerve starts and ends where?
Starts in the brainstem & ends in the abdomen
True or False? The Hypoglossal Nerve ends at the base/underside of the tongue
True
The Accessory nerve innervates which two muscles
Trapezius and Sternocleidomastoid
One of the longest nerves in the body
The Vagus Nerve
Which nerve is more susceptible to injury?
the accessory nerve
The accessory nerve consists of how many roots
2 roots
The Vagus nerve regulates involuntary bodily functions, such as?
heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate
What nerve contains both efferent and afferent fibers
The vagus nerve
The Hypoglossal nerve exits the skull through which canal?
the hypoglossal canal
This nerve is only partially a cranial nerve
The Accessory Nerve
The vagus nerve innervates which structures
pharynx, larynx, soft palate, epiglottis, and the external ear