Cranial Nerves vs. Spinal Nerves: Structure and Function
Cranial nerves:
- Pass through the foramina of the skull
- Connect the brain to various structures in the head, neck and trunk
Spinal nerves:
- Arise from the spinal cord
- Pass between adjacent vertebrae
- Connect the spinal cord to parts of the body
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