The 12 pairs of nerves that exit the brain are the cranial
nerves. (CN I) Olfactory, (CNII) Optic, (CN III) Oculomotor, (CN
IV) Trochlear, (CN V) Trigeminal, (CN VI) Abducent, (CN VII)
Facial, (CN VIII) Vestibulocochlear, (CN IX) Trigeminal, (CN X)
Vagus, (CN XI) Hypoglossal, (CN XII) Hypoglossal Nerves