Cranial nerve ___ has a spinal as well as a cranial root.
A)VII
B)IX
C)X
D)XI
E)XII

Name: Cranial nerve ___ has a spinal as well as a cranial root. A)VII B)IX C)X D)XI E)XII
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The spinal accessory nerve has a cranial root with its origin in the nucleus ambiguus.The cranial component innervates the uvula and levator palatini.The spinal root innervates the sternocleidomastoid and muscles that help move the head and raise the sternum and clavicle.

Cranial Nerve ___ Has a Spinal as Well as a Cranial