VIII Vestibulocochlear Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the Vestibulocochlear nerve originate?
A
Vestibular nuclei - lateral aspect of 4th ventricle
Cochlear nuclei - acoustic tubercle
2
Q
Where does the Vestibulocochlear nerve exit?
A
Cerebellopontine angle
3
Q
Function of Vestibulocochlear nerve
A
Vestibular: balance & equilibrium
Cochlear: hearing
4
Q
Examination of Vestibulocochlear nerve
A
Vestibular: caloric test, barany chair test
Cochlear: Weber and rinne tests, audiogram
5
Q
Lesion of Vestibulocochlear nerve
A
Vestibular: vertigo, nystagmus, dysequilibrium
Cochlear: loss of hearing, tinnitus
6
Q
Vestibulocochlear nerve reaches the inner ear via the ____
A
Internal acoustic meatus
