What is an Optic nerve? The optic nerve is located in the back of the eye. It is also called the second cranial nerve or cranial nerve II. It is the second of several pairs of cranial nerves. The job of the optic nerve is to transfer visual information from the retina to the vision…
CRANIAL NERVE 1 : OLFACTORY Origin The olfactory nerve originates on the caudal surface of the olfactory bulb and crosses the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone from one part of the crista galli process to the other, in order to reach the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. Terminal branchesThe olfactory nerves terminate in…
The cranial nerves are the nerves that come out of the brain. They are often called the “invisible” nerves because they pass through the skull and are not readily visible. They are responsible for signaling the body to do things like talking, chewing, and keeping your eyes focused. CRANIAL NERVES LIST There are 12 pairs…
What is the Posterior Cruciate Ligament? The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee joint, along with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). It is a strong ligament situated within the knee that connects the femur to the tibia, helping…
