Accessory Nerve & Head Rotation: Understanding Cranial Nerve XI
The cranial nerve used when rotating the head is the accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI). It innervates the sternocleidomastoid muscle, which is one of the primary muscles responsible for rotating the head.Brain Surgery - Related Articles
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