Functie Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the twelve cranial nerves responsible for?
They are responsible for sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?
Olfactory nerve (CN I).
Which cranial nerve controls vision?
Optic nerve (CN II).
What is the function of the oculomotor nerve (CN III)?
It controls most of the eye’s movements, as well as the constriction of the pupil.
True or False: The trochlear nerve (CN IV) innervates the superior oblique muscle.
True.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial sensation?
Trigeminal nerve (CN V).
What are the three branches of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?
Ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular branches.
Which cranial nerve controls lateral eye movement?
Abducens nerve (CN VI).
What is the primary function of the facial nerve (CN VII)?
It controls the muscles of facial expression.
Fill in the blank: The vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) is responsible for _____ and _____.
hearing; balance.
Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of the throat and is involved in taste?
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX).
True or False: The vagus nerve (CN X) is involved in parasympathetic control of the heart and digestive tract.
True.
What is the function of the accessory nerve (CN XI)?
It controls the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, aiding in head movement and shoulder elevation.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for tongue movement?
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII).
Name a test to assess the olfactory nerve (CN I).
Smell test using common scents.
How can you test the optic nerve (CN II)?
By using a visual acuity test or visual field examination.
What is a common test for the oculomotor nerve (CN III)?
Pupil reaction to light and eye movement tests.
Fill in the blank: The trochlear nerve (CN IV) can be tested by having the patient _____ their eyes downwards.
move.
What test can be used to assess the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?
Touch sensation test on the face.
How can you test the facial nerve (CN VII)?
By asking the patient to perform facial expressions like smiling and frowning.
What is a simple test for the vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)?
Hearing tests using a tuning fork or audiometry.
Which cranial nerve can be assessed by testing the gag reflex?
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX).
How is the vagus nerve (CN X) tested?
By assessing the uvula’s position and the gag reflex.
What is a common method to test the accessory nerve (CN XI)?
Shoulder shrug against resistance.
