About Us | Privacy | Site Map
May 19, 2013
Font Size
A
A
A

Definition of Cranial nerve I

Cranial nerve I: The first nerve to emerge from or enter the skull (the cranium). (There are twelve cranial nerves.) The first cranial nerve is the olfactory nerve which permits the sense of smell. See: Olfactory nerve.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7560
Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2012

Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z

Search Medical Dictionary

WebMD Daily

Get breaking medical news.

Please acknowledge your agreement





Medical Dictionary


Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick, easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including 24 hour, pharmacies