Cranial Nerves

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Cranial nerves - these are made up of twelve pairs. They supply the organs of the neck and head.
They are usually sensory or motor but can be a mix of both. Cranial nerves include vision, smell, taste and hearing. Also the vagus nerve.
Spinal nerves - These nerves supply the muscles of the trunk and limbs, including the power of movement. They give sensation to our skin and also the muscles, joints, bones surrounding the spine. In total there are thirty one pairs of these spinal nerves. They are mixed nerves, which means they contain both sensory and motor

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