A student sent me this last year. I do not know the source. This student may have written it herself. The last verse had alot of sexual innuendo (she knew that would not offend me) .... so I edited out all but her last line. I teach the nervous system last (in A&P II) so this usually comes at an appropriate time of year during Fall semester. If anyone is interested in the 'naughty version' contact me privately! THE TWELVE CRANIAL NERVES sung to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" I (Olfactory) On the first nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: My sense olfactory. II (Optic) On the second nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Two, eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. III (Oculomotor) On the third nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Three cross-eyed glances, Two, eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. IV (Trochlear) On the fourth nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Four: superior oblique muscles, Three cross-eyed glances, Two, eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. V (Trigeminal) On the fifth nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Mas-ti-ca-tion! Four: superior oblique, Three cross-eyed glances, Two, eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. VI (Abducens) On the sixth nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Six sideways glances, Mas-ti-ca-tion! Four; superior oblique, Three cross-eyed glances, Two eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. VII (Facial) On the seventh nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Seven funny faces, Six sideways glances, Mas-ti-ca-tion! Four; superior oblique, Three cross-eyed glances, Two eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. VIII (Vestibulocochlear) On the eighth nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Eight sounds, and balance, Seven funny faces, Six sideways glances, Mas-ti-ca-tion! Four; superior oblique, Three cross-eyed glances, Two eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. IX (Glossopharyngeal) On the ninth nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Nine quick swallows, Eight sounds, and balance, Seven funny faces, Six sideways glances, Mas-ti-ca-tion! Four; superior oblique, Three cross-eyed glances, Two eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. X (Vagus) On the tenth nerve, the vagus, my true love gave to me: Ten heart beats a minute, Nine quick swallows, Eight sounds, and balance, Seven funny faces, Six sideways glances, Mas-ti-ca-tion! Four; superior oblique, Three cross-eyed glances, Two eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. XI (Accessory) On the eleventh nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Eleven heads a-tilting, Ten heart beats a minute, Nine quick swallows, Eight sounds, and balance, Seven funny faces, Six sideways glances, Mas-ti-ca-tion! Four; superior oblique, Three cross-eyed glances, Two eyes a-looking, And my sense olfactory. XII (Hypoglossal) On the twelfth nerve of the cranium, my true love gave to me: Twelve tongue twisters.... Can have fun with a-na-to-my! ________________________________
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