Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 14 - The Brain and Cranial Nerves - Figure 14.20 - Page 507: 1

Answer

The trigeminal nerve (CN V) is the largest cranial nerve of the body.

Work Step by Step

The prefix "tri-" in trigeminal means means that this mixed cranial nerve has three branches.

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