Which of the following nerves are both sensory and motor types?
Which of the following nerves are both sensory and motor types? Correct Answer Trigeminal
Concept:
- The nerves which arise from the brain are called the cranial nerves.
- Humans and other mammals have 12 cranial nerves.
- There are 3 types of cranial nerves based on their action
- Sensory
- Motor
- Mixed
NOTE ->
- Olfactory - Sensory
- Optic - Sensory
- Vestibular - Sensory
Explanation:
- Trigeminal (Dentist's nerve): It is the largest cranial nerve.
- It has both sensory and motor functions,
- These nerves have 3 basic divisions:
| Name | Distribution | Function |
| 1.Opthalmic | The skin of the nose, eyelids, forehead, scalp | Sensory supply to concerning part |
| 2.Maxillary | The mucous membrane of cheeks and upper lip and lower eyelid | Sensory supply to concerning part |
| 3.Mandibular | The lower jaw, lower lip, pinna | Muscle of Mastication |
Additional Information
Optic nerve:
- It leads to the occipital lobe. and is responsible for sight
Olfactory nerve:
- It enters the Olfactory lobe, Extends to the temporal lobe.
- It is responsible for the smell sensation
Important Points
- The longest cranial nerve is the Vagus nerve
- The largest cranial nerve is the Trigeminal nerve.
- The smallest cranial nerve is the trochlear cranial nerve
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Feb 20, 2025