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Classification of Nerve Fiber
Classification of Nerve Fiber
Classification of Nerve Fiber
Nerve Fibers
Nerve Fiber
General Function:
Nerve fibers are classified by six different methods. The basis of classification differs
in each method.
On the basis of origin, nerve fibers are divided into two types:
The functions of the cranial nerves are sensory, motor, or both: Sensory cranial nerves help a
person to see, smell, and hear. Motor cranial nerves help control muscle movements in the
head and neck.
A set of 12 peripheral nerves(cranial nerves) emerging from the brain that innervate the
structures of the head, neck, thorax and abdomen.
Mneumonic for 12 cranial nerves
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The spinal nerves receive sensory messages from tiny nerves located in
areas such as the skin, internal organs, and bones. The spinal nerves send
sensory messages to the sensory roots, then to sensory fibers in the
posterior (back or dorsal) part of the spinal cord.
Cranial Nerves
4. DEPENDING UPON FUNCTION
Functionally, nerve fibers are classified into two types: