It is a difficult task for every student to memorize the names and type of all the 12 pairs of cranial nerves. So It is necessary to use some mechanism to memorize them. There is a simple way to memorize this easily and retain it for many years without consulting the book. We are going to take the help of Mnemonics. A Mnemonic( with a silent “m” )  is a device such as a pattern of letter, ideas  or associations that assist in remembering something.

The 12 pairs of Cranial Nerves with their type are:

I) Optic  : Sensory

II) Olfactory : Sensory

III) Occulomotor : Motor

Iv) Trochlear : Motor

V ) Trigeminal : Mixed

VI) Abducent : Motor

VII) Facial : Mixed

VIII) Auditory : Sensory

IX) Glossopharyngeal : Mixed

X) Vagus : Mixed

XI) Spinal Accessory : Motor

XII) Hypoglossal : Motor

So to remember the names, you can choose any of the following Mnemonics you find easier :

1) HarryPotter Version:

If you are a fan of Harry Potter, Below Mnemonics may help you:

-On, On, On, They Travelled And Found Voldermort Guarding A Secret Hallows

2) Farmer Version:

Oh Oh Oh To Taste And Feel A Green Vegetable After Harvest

3) Law Version:

Our Only Option To Try And Find A Guilty Verdict Seemed Hopeless

And to Remember the Types, try this Mnemonics:

*Note: Here, B= Mixed Nerve

M= Motor Nerve

S= Sensory Nerve

a) Clean Version:

Some Says Marry Money But My Brother Says Bad Boys Marry Money

b) Student Version:

-Students Seldom Manage Money But Mike Basically Saves Bucks Because Mikes Married

-Some Says More Money But My Brother Says Big Books Matter More

What Mnemonic did you Find easier? Do you have any mnemonic else than these? Comment