Mnemonic for cranial nerves

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I am a freshman nursing student and in my A and P class we have to learn the 12 cranial nerves. I know that there are a couple little sayings out there to help remember them but I do not remember all of the one I heard before. I know the one was a little sick, but I don't care if it helps me to remember them. I would be very appreciative if someone would reply in the forum or in email if anyone knows what I am talking about or where I could find the sayings.

Thank you very much.

Some

Say

Marry

Money

But

My

Brother

Says

Big

Boobs

Matter

Most

My favorite!

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Specializes in HHN, ICU.

1. OLFACTORY = Oh; SENSORY = Some

2. OPTIC = Oh; SENSORY = Say

3. OCULOMOTOR = Oh; MOTOR = Marry

4. TROCHLEAR = To; MOTOR = Money

5. TRIGEMINAL = Touch; BOTH = But

6. ABDUCENS = And; MOTOR = My

7. FACIAL = Feel; BOTH = Brother

8. ACOUSTIC = A; SENSORY = Says

9. GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL = Girl's; BOTH = Bad

10. VAGUS = lady parts; BOTH = dog

11. SPINAL ACCESSORY = iS Awesomely; MOTOR = Marry

12. HYPOGLOSSAL = Heaven; MOTOR = Money

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Specializes in Gerontology, nursing education.

On Old Olympus Tiny Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops.

A & P II, 1978. I will remember it until the day I die. (But I still have to look up the cranial nerves, LOL!)

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oh once one takes the anatomy final very good vacations are heavenly

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.
Moogie said:
On Old Olympus Tiny Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops.

A & P II, 1978. I will remember it until the day I die. (But I still have to look up the cranial nerves, LOL!)

That's the one I learned too...yet until the day I die I will always call CN VIII the vestibulocochlear nerve. I say "And" when I say the phrase but Auditory just doesn't come out when I name the nerve :lol2:

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Oh oh oh to touch and feel very closely very abundant hair

If u want to know if its sensory, motor or both just remember:

some say marry money, but my brother says bad business marry money.

S-sensory

M-motor

B-both

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On Occasion Our Trusty Truck Acts Funny. Very Good Vehical Any How.

Also to remember if the nerve is sensory, motor, or both you can use

Some Say Marry Money, But My Brother Says Big Business Makes Money.

Finally to Remember the foramen associated with the nerve there is

Carl only Swims South, Silly Roger Only Swims In Infinate Jacuzzi, Jane Just Hitchhikes.

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Ollie Oscar Octopus Talks Trash About Fish And Gives Very Awkward Hugs

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Oh, Oh, Oh, To touch and feel very good velvet...AAH

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I used Oh Oh Oh they traveled and found voldemort guarding very secret horcruxies. I found it on wikipedia, they have tons of them. It really helped me in A&P and nursing assessment. I hope it helps.

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mnemomic: Oh, once one takes the anatomy final, very good vacations are heavenly

functions: (either M-motor, S-sensory; B-both) Some say marry (for) money, but my brother says Big butts matter most

:)

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Specializes in oncology/hematology, med-surg, FNP.

THANKS SO MUCH! I like this one and I think I can remember it! I found the racy ones very funny. I don't want to laugh in an exam nor do I want to write that on the back of my paper and leave it there, LOL.

Thanks to everyone for all the great ideas.

We have to learn the "auditory" as VESTOBULOCOCHLEAR now.

kathleenlimbach said:
On Occasion Our Trusty Truck Acts Funny. Very Good Vehical Any How.

Also to remember if the nerve is sensory, motor, or both you can use

Some Say Marry Money, But My Brother Says Big Business Makes Money.

Finally to Remember the foramen associated with the nerve there is

Carl only Swims South, Silly Roger Only Swims In Infinate Jacuzzi, Jane Just Hitchhikes.

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