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What cranial nerve motor fibers to sternocleidomastoid and trapezius?

The sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles are controlled by the accessory cranial nerve. Some call it cranial nerve XI.


What cranial nerve is also known as the accessory nerve?

The accessory nerve is also known as cranial nerve XI. It is primarily responsible for innervating the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, facilitating shoulder elevation and head rotation. The nerve has both cranial and spinal components, with its cranial part originating from the brainstem and the spinal part arising from the upper cervical spinal cord.


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What cranial nerve is involved in hyper extending and flexing the neck?

The spinal accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI) is involved in hyperextending and flexing the neck. This nerve innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles, which are involved in these movements.


What is nerve that contains filbers that both send and receive messages is called?

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