L4. Neuroscience - Cranial Nerves

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Which cranial nerve is associated with the perception of smell?

CN I Olfactory (correct)

CN VII Facial

CN VIII Vestibulocochlear

CN II Optic

What is the primary role of the cranial nerve nuclei organization in the brainstem?

To correlate cranial nerve dysfunction with specific brainstem lesions (correct)

To assist with the function of voluntary muscle control

To process sensory information from the limbs

To regulate blood pressure and heart rate

Which cranial nerve is located in the cervical spinal cord?

CN X Vagus

CN V Trigeminal

CN III Oculomotor

CN XI Accessory (correct)

Which of the following cranial nerves primarily controls eye movement?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is not involved in taste sensation?

CN I Olfactory Signup and view all the answers

The cranial nerves are represented using which type of numbering system?

Roman numerals Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical structures do cranial nerves primarily traverse to exit the skull?

Fissures Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve has a function directly related to hearing and balance?

CN VIII Vestibulocochlear Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

CN II Optic Signup and view all the answers

Identify the cranial nerve that controls most of the eye's movements.

CN III Oculomotor Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of CN VII Facial?

Taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is involved in balance and equilibrium?

CN VIII Vestibulocochlear Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling the muscles of the tongue?

CN XII Hypoglossal Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve passes through the foramen ovale?

CN V Trigeminal Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

CN I Olfactory Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is involved in both swallowing and the gag reflex?

CN X Vagus Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functional components of the trigeminal nerve?

Somatic sensory and motor Signup and view all the answers

Where are the first three trigeminal nuclei located in the brainstem?

Mid-pons Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is innervated by the abducens nerve (CN VI)?

Lateral rectus muscle Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the case of a lesion of cranial nerve VI?

Inability to move the affected eye laterally Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical manifestation of trigeminal neuralgia caused by cranial nerve V compression?

Severe facial pain Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is associated with the corneal reflex?

Cranial Nerve V Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical feature relates the abducens nerve to the internal carotid artery?

Cavernous sinus Signup and view all the answers

Which region does the spinal nucleus of V extend into?

Cervical spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the CN VII somatic afferent pathway?

Sensory information from the auricle and external acoustic meatus Signup and view all the answers

Where are the sensory neuronal cell bodies for the CN VII special sensory afferent located?

Geniculate ganglion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following glands does the chorda tympani nerve innervate?

Submandibular gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Bell’s Palsy on facial function?

Paralysis of the stapedius muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which nucleus contains the motor neuronal cell bodies for the CN VII special visceral efferent pathway?

Facial motor nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is associated with taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

CN VII Signup and view all the answers

The loss of which gland function might result in dry eye and dry mouth due to CN VII damage?

Lacrimal gland Signup and view all the answers

Which structure does the central process of CN VII somatic afferent connect to?

Brainstem Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is innervated exclusively by CN IX?

Stylopharyngeus Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve can be affected alongside CN IX due to issues at the jugular foramen?

CN X Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do SA fibers of CN X convey?

Sensation from the middle ear and laryngopharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is a clinical sign of a CN X lesion?

Hoarseness of voice Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is primarily affected in CN XI lesions?

Sternocleidomastoid Signup and view all the answers

Where are the motor neuronal cell bodies for CN IX located?

Nucleus ambiguus Signup and view all the answers

Which functional component is NOT associated with CN X?

BE Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve?

Genioglossus Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to the uvula when there is a lesion present in CN X?

It deviates towards the affected side Signup and view all the answers

Which structure primarily conveys sensory information associated with CN X to the medulla?

Solitary nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of bilateral CN X lesions?

Autonomic disturbances Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical consequence of CN IX paralysis?

Sudden neck pain radiating from the throat Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers provide motor innervation to the laryngeal muscles via CN X?

SVE fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional component of CN XI?

Special somatic efferent Signup and view all the answers

What finding indicates a CN XII lesion during a tongue examination?

Tongue deviation to the ipsilateral side Signup and view all the answers

Where is the primary neuron for the hypoglossal nerve located?

Mid-medulla Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cranial Nerves Session Objectives

By the end of the session, students will be able to accurately identify cranial nerves remaining within the cranial cavity after brain removal.
Relate skull openings to the cranial nerves passing through them.
Identify cranial nerves on the brain's ventral surface, matching them to their brainstem location.
Identify cranial nerve nuclei in cross-sections of the brain and spinal cord.
Summarize and discuss functional components of each cranial nerve.
Discuss signs and symptoms of cranial nerve lesions.

Cranial Nerve Session Outline

Overview of cranial nerves.
Functional anatomy of each cranial nerve.
- Olfactory nerve (CN I)
- Optic nerve (CN II)
- Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
- Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
- Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
- Abducens nerve (CN VI)
- Facial nerve (CN VII)
- Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
- Vagus nerve (CN X)
- Accessory nerve (CN XI)
- Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

Cranial Nerves After Brain Removal

Cranial nerves are peripheral nerves passing through skull holes (foramina or fissures).
Most cranial nerves originate from the brainstem or have peripheral ganglia closely related to the brainstem within the skull or at the skull base.

Cranial Nerve Relationships in the Dry Skull

The dry skull is a helpful visual aid for understanding cranial nerve relationships.
Practice associating cranial nerves with the specific foramina and fissures where the nerves pass through in the skull.

Cranial Nerve Identification on Ventral Gross Brain

Visual identification of cranial nerves on a ventral surface of the removed brain (after removal from the cadaver) demonstrates their relationships.

Cranial Nerve Organization in the Brainstem

Cranial nerve nuclei are organized in clusters or columns within the brainstem.
The organization is crucial in understanding how lesions affect specific regions and thus lead to cranial nerve dysfunction.

Functional Components of Cranial Nerves

Cranial nerves have four basic functional components: Somatic Afferent (SA), Visceral Afferent (VA), Somatic Efferent (SE), Visceral Efferent (VE).
Some cranial nerves carry additional special sensory (SSA) and special visceral motor (SVE) components for specific functions.

CN I Olfactory Nerve

Functional Component: Special Sensory Afferent (SSA)
Originates from olfactory receptor neurons in the nasal mucosa.

CN II Optic Nerve

Functional Component: Special Sensory Afferent (SSA)
Originates from retinal ganglion cells.
Axons travel through the optic canal, forming the optic nerve.

CN III Oculomotor Nerve

Functional Component: Somatic Efferent (SE) and Visceral Efferent (VE)
Innervates most extraocular muscles and ciliary muscles.

CN IV Trochlear Nerve

Functional Component: Somatic Efferent (SE)
Innervates the superior oblique muscle.

CN V Trigeminal Nerve

Functional Component: Special Sensory Afferent (SA), Special Visceral Efferent (SVE)
Provides sensory input from the face, head, and mouth region, and motor control for mastication muscles.

CN VI Abducens Nerve

Functional Component: Somatic Efferent (SE)
Innervates the lateral rectus muscle.

CN VII Facial Nerve

Functional Component: Special Sensory Afferent (SSA), Special Visceral Efferent (SVE), Visceral Efferent (VE)
Innervates muscles of facial expression, carries taste from anterior 2/3 of the tongue, and provides parasympathetic innervation to salivary and tear glands.

CN VIII Vestibulocochlear Nerve

Functional Component: Special Sensory Afferent (SSA)
Transmits auditory and equilibrium information.

CN IX Glossopharyngeal Nerve

Functional Component: Special Sensory Afferent (SSA), Visceral Afferent (VA), Special Visceral Efferent (SVE), Visceral Efferent (VE).
Carries taste and sensations from the posterior 1/3 of the tongue, provides parasympathetic innervation to the parotid gland and provides sensory input from the carotid body and sinus.

CN X Vagus Nerve

Functional Component: Special Sensory Afferent (SSA), Visceral Afferent (VA), Special Visceral Efferent (SVE), Visceral Efferent (VE).
Extensively distributed for sensory and motor input from a vast range of internal organs.

CN XI Accessory Nerve

Functional Component: Special Visceral Efferent (SVE)
Controls the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles used in head and shoulder movements.

CN XII Hypoglossal Nerve

Functional Component: Somatic Efferent (SE)
Innervates the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue.

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