Examination

of the

Cranial Nerves

Neurology seminar Feb 2017

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Cranial nerves - topography

1. Identify the location of the cranial nuclei.

2. Is there a grouping method that might help memorise their origin?

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Functional nature of the

Cranial nerves

1. What is the functional nature of the cranial nerves?

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Examination

of the

Cranial nerves

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Anatomy of the 12 cranial nerves

CN Effector structure(S) Course of tracts Location of

nucleus

I

II

III

IV

VI

VII

VIII

IX

X

XI

XII

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Functions of the 12 cranial nerves

CN Structures

Supplied

Functions Test procedures Common

pathologies

I

II

III

IV

VI

VII

VIII

IX

X

XI

XII

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Cranial nerve

I

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Cranial nerve I

1. Name cranial nerve I

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve I

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerve

II

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Cranial nerve II

1. Name cranial nerve II

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve I

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerve II

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerves

III, IV, VI

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Cranial nerve III, IV, VI

1. Name cranial nerves III, IV, VI

2. Trace the course of these nerves between their nuclei and the structures supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of these nerves

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Cranial nerve III, IV, VI

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerve

V

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Cranial nerve V

1. Name cranial nerve V

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve V

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerve

VII

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Cranial nerve VII

1. Name cranial nerve VII

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve VII

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerve

VIII

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Cranial nerve VIII

1. Name cranial nerve VIII

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve VIII

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerve

IX

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Cranial nerve IX

1. Name cranial nerve IX

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve

X

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Cranial nerve X

1. Name cranial nerve X

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve

XII

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Cranial nerve XII

1. Name cranial nerve XII

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve XI, X, XII

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerve

XI

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Cranial nerve XI

1. Name cranial nerve XI

2. Trace the course of this nerve between its nucleus and the structure supplied

3. List tests for the evaluation of this nerve

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Cranial nerve XII

1. What are the specific tests for this cranial nerve?

2. What additional tests are performed for the evaluation of this cranial nerve?

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Cranial nerves

review

of

exam procedures

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End

Examination

of the

12 Cranial Nerves

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