The eleventh cranial nerve is also known as the accessory nerve or the spinal accessory nerve, due to its connections with the spinal cord. It is responsible for controlling muscles in the neck, shoulders, and upper back, playing an essential role in head movement and ensuring the correct functioning of the swallowing process. The term "eleventh cranial nerve" is also sometimes used interchangeably with the term "CN XI" or "XIth nerve". Other variations of this term include the nervus accessorius, derived from Latin, or the Zijde (Dutch for "side nerve"), which refers to the nerve's location on the side of the spinal cord.