Mnemonics for Remembering Cranial Nerves

The cranial nerves are a set of twelve nerves that emerge directly from the brain and control various functions in the body. These nerves play a vital role in transmitting information between the brain and different parts of the body, including the face, head, and neck. Given the complexity and importance of these nerves, it can be challenging to remember their names and functions. This is where mnemonics come in handy. Mnemonics are memory aids that help us remember information by associating it with a familiar word or phrase. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most popular mnemonics used to memorize the names and functions of the cranial nerves, making it easier for you to remember them in your studies or clinical practice.

Cranial Nerves Name Mnemonics Functional Mnemonics

1 Olfactory Oh Sensory Se

2 Optic Oh Sensory Se

3 Occulomotor Oh Motor Mo

4 Trochear To Motor Mo

5 Trigeminal Touch Mixed Mi

6 Abducens And Motor Mo

7 Facial Feel Mixed Mi

8 Vestibulocochlear Very Sensory Se

9 Glossopharyngeal Good Mixed Mi

10 Vagus Velvet Mixed Mi

11 Acessory(spinal) Ah Motor Mo

12 Hypoglossal Heaven Motor Mo

The mnemonic to remember the names of cranial names is

Oh, Oh, Oh, To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet, Ah Heaven

Try saying the following words to remember the functional components. It sounds like a tongue twister, but if you repeat these words you will get a hang to it. ( MoMo is a delicious dish 🤤)

Se Se Mo Mo Mi Mo Mi Se Mi Mi Mo Mo

I personally tried the above mentioned mnemonic. But here are some other you can try:

Some Say Marry Money, But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter Most’

Some Say Marry Money, But My Brother Says Bad Boys Marry Money'

I hope you will be benefited from these mnemonics.

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