The cranial nerve that originates from both the medulla oblongata and the spinal cord is the ________.
A) vagus
B) hypoglossal
C) accessory
D) glossopharyngeal

Name: The cranial nerve that originates from both the medulla oblongata and the spinal cord is the ________. A) vagus B) hypoglossal C) accessory D) glossopharyngeal
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The accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI) is unique because it has both cranial and spinal roots. It originates from the medulla oblongata and the upper part of the spinal cord.

The Cranial Nerve That Originates from Both the Medulla Oblongata