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Brain Regions & Cranial Nerves

Lobes, brainstem, and how to remember the 12 CNs.

Illustration of the brain and spinal cord

Labelled sagittal view of the brain showing lobes, cerebellum and brainstem

Figure — Brain regions and the deficits that follow when each is injured.

System: Neurologic Best used for: Deep NCLEX-RN prep. Read the full lesson end-to-end, work the three unfolding case scenarios out loud, then move to the condensed notes, flashcards, and quiz for spaced review.

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