Cranial Nerves Coloring
The sheep brain below has many parts labeled and shows the cranial nerves.
*Number the cranial nerves appropriately.
Color each part according to the keys. The next page will show a similar image of a human brain.
Olfactory bulb and tract (purple)
Optic Nerve and Chiasma (dark green)
Oculomotor (dark blue)
Trochlear (gray)
Trigeminal (pink)
Abducens (light green)
Facial (yellow)
Vestibulocochlear / Auditory (red)
Glossopharyngeal (black)
Vagus (brown)
Accessory / Spinal Accessory (dark blue)
Hypoglossal (orange)
Cerebellum (light green)
Cerebrum (light blue)
Pons (purple)
Medulla Oblongata (yellow)
HUMAN BRAIN
*Number the cranial nerves appropriately.
Color each part according to the key. This picture is not labeled, you may use other resources to help you locate the structures.
Olfactory bulb and tract (purple)
Optic Nerve and Chiasma (dark green)
Oculomotor (dark blue)
Trochlear (gray)
Trigeminal (pink)
Abducens (light green)
Facial (yellow)
Vestibulocochlear / Auditory (red)
Glossopharyngeal (black)
Vagus (brown)
Accessory / Spinal Accessory (dark blue)
Hypoglossal (orange)
Pons (purple)
Cerebellum (light green)
Cerebrum (light blue)
Medulla (yellow)
Identify the structure by description.
1. Structure connects the brain to the spinal cord.
2. The main part of the brain, used in problem solving.
3. This nerve forms an X and connects to the eyes.
4. Nerve involved in the sense of smell.
5. Label the nerves on the diagram by number
6. Nerve that controls swallowing and speech.
7. Sensory nerve; three branches that go to the face.
8. Nerve that moves the eyeball.
9. Nerve involved in hearing and balance.
10. Nerve known as the "wanderer".
11. Controls the lateral rectus eye muscle
12. Runs under the tongue; involved in speech.
Other Resources on Cranial Nerves
Slides: Cranial Nerves | Guided Notes
Article: Phineas Gage - a curious case study in brain injury