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Using Mnemonics to Study Cranial Nerves

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This article outlines the use of an acrostic or embellished mnemonic to study the cranial nerves of olfactory, optic, oculomotor, trochlear, trigeminal, abducens, facial vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, bagus, spinal accessory, and hypoglossal. The mnemonic is as follows:

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This mnemonic has been used by many and is known to be very effective and fun.

Bloom, C. M., & Lamkin, D. M. (2006). The Olympian struggle to remember the cranial nerves: Mnemonics and student success. Teaching of Psychology, 33(2), 128-129. DOI: 1207/s15328023top3302_8

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