Cranial Nerves Overview Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for looking downward and outward?

CN IV (correct)

CN VI

CN II

CN III

What common symptom might indicate damage to CN VI?

Double vision due to misalignment (correct)

Loss of visual acuity

Inability to move the eye upward

Difficulty with pupillary reflexes

Which cranial nerve controls the eyelid and mediates accommodation reflex?

CN VI

CN II

CN III (correct)

CN IV

In the case of the 59-year-old male, which examination finding is consistent with CN IV involvement?

Inability to look downward and outward simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of CN II in eye function?

Transmitting visual information from the retina Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Cranial Nerve I (Olfactory)?

Smell Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve exits the skull through the optic canal?

Cranial Nerve II Signup and view all the answers

Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor) is associated with which type of muscle control?

Motor control of eye movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional classification of Cranial Nerve III's parasympathetic function?

General visceral efferent (GVE) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for motor control to the superior oblique muscle of the eye?

Cranial Nerve IV Signup and view all the answers

Cranial Nerve III is responsible for which of the following actions?

Raising the upper eyelid and pupil constriction Signup and view all the answers

Where does Cranial Nerve II process visual information?

Superior colliculus and visual cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fiber classification does Cranial Nerve I utilize?

Special visceral afferent (SVA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the V1 division of the Trigeminal Nerve?

Sensory from the skin of the face Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the parotid gland?

CN IX (Glossopharyngeal Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

Which function is primarily associated with the Abducens Nerve (CN VI)?

Motor function to the lateral rectus muscle Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers does the Vagus Nerve primarily contain?

Both motor and sensory fibers Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

CN VII (Facial) Signup and view all the answers

The Internal Acoustic Meatus is the cranial exit for which of the following nerves?

CN VII and CN VIII Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the Glossopharyngeal Nerve?

Taste and sensation in the throat and back of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

The primary motor functions of the Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI) include innervation of which muscles?

Sternocleidomastoid and trapezius Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve functions in providing vestibular sensations about head position?

CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear) Signup and view all the answers

The motor fibers of which cranial nerve are associated with the muscles of facial expression?

CN VII (Facial) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action that CN IV is responsible for when innervating the superior oblique muscle?

Moves the eye downward and outward Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve injury would primarily result in the inability to perform downward and outward gaze?

CN IV Signup and view all the answers

In the clinical case stated, which nerve injury can explain the patient's inability to look downward and outward with the right eye, while having normal movements in other directions?

Trochlear Nerve (CN IV) Signup and view all the answers

Regarding cranial nerve functions, which of the following statements about CN III is incorrect?

It only innervates muscles around the eye socket. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cranial nerves primarily controls horizontal eye movement?

CN VI Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sensory fibers of CN VII (Facial Nerve)?

Sensation from the skin of the external acoustic meatus Signup and view all the answers

Where does CN X (Vagus Nerve) primarily exit the cranial cavity?

Jugular Foramen Signup and view all the answers

What cranial nerve provides motor fibers to the stylopharyngeus muscle?

CN IX (Glossopharyngeal Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is largely responsible for parasympathetic control over the heart and digestive tract?

CN X (Vagus Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensory fibers does CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear Nerve) consist of?

Special somatic afferent fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motor function of the Abducens Nerve (CN VI)?

Motor control of the lateral rectus muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is associated with the parasympathetic innervation of the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands?

CN VII (Facial Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

Which functions are associated with the Mandibular Division of the Trigeminal Nerve (V3)?

Sensory and motor functions to jaw muscles Signup and view all the answers

What primary role does the sensory component of CN IX (Glossopharyngeal Nerve) serve?

Taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve does NOT provide motor fibers to the muscles of facial expression?

CN IX (Glossopharyngeal Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for vision and exits through the optic canal?

Cranial Nerve II (Optic) Signup and view all the answers

Which function is associated with the Oculomotor Nerve's parasympathetic fibers?

Constricting the pupil Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cranial nerve fiber is associated with the sense of smell?

Special visceral afferent (SVA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Trochlear Nerve?

Motor control to superior oblique muscle Signup and view all the answers

What cranial exit point does the Oculomotor Nerve have?

Superior orbital fissure Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the brain is visual information from the retina primarily processed?

Visual cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cranial nerve classification is associated with the function of mastication?

Special visceral efferent (SVE) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve provides sensory innervation for taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue?

Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Cranial Nerve III regarding eye movement?

Turning the eyeball medially, superiorly, and inferiorly Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is associated with the processing of visual information in the superior colliculus?

Cranial Nerve II Signup and view all the answers

What type of fiber is primarily associated with Cranial Nerve I (Olfactory)?

Special visceral afferent (SVA) Signup and view all the answers

Which nuclei are associated with the functional components of Cranial Nerve III?

Oculomotor nuclei and Edinger-Westphal nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What cranial exit does Cranial Nerve IV (Trochlear) take from the brainstem?

Midbrain posteriorly, wrapping around anteriorly Signup and view all the answers

Which function is primarily associated with the parasympathetic fibers of Cranial Nerve III?

Constricting the pupil and accommodating the lens Signup and view all the answers

What action does the superior oblique muscle primarily assist with, innervated by Cranial Nerve IV?

Turning the eye downward and laterally Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve's primary sensory function involves vision from the retina?

Cranial Nerve II Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for lateral eye movement?

Abducens Nerve (CN VI) Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve provides motor innervation to the stylopharyngeus muscle?

Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Vagus Nerve (CN X) regarding parasympathetic activity?

Regulates the heart rate and digestive tract activity Signup and view all the answers

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

Facial Nerve (CN VII) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve has motor fibers that innervate the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?

Accessory Nerve (CN XI) Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensory input does the Vestibulocochlear Nerve (CN VIII) primarily provide?

Auditory and vestibular sensation Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve exits through the jugular foramen?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the Trigeminal Nerve (CN V) is responsible for motor functions?

V3 (Mandibular) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers does the Abducens Nerve (CN VI) consist of?

Motor fibers only Signup and view all the answers

The parasympathetic fibers of which cranial nerve are primarily involved in regulating saliva production?

Facial Nerve (CN VII) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the superior oblique muscle of the eye?

CN IV (Trochlear Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of eye movement deficits, which cranial nerve damage would most likely result in the inability to look upward, downward, and medially?

CN III (Oculomotor Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

Considering the clinical scenario presented, what specific eye movement test could help confirm CN IV involvement?

Assessing downward and outward gaze Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of CN VI (Abducens Nerve) in relation to eye movement?

Regulates lateral eye movement Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve would NOT be adversely affected in a case of right eye movement limitation to look downward and outward?

CN I (Olfactory Nerve) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the function of elevating the larynx during swallowing?

CN X (Vagus) Signup and view all the answers

What cranial nerve is classified as a Special Somatic Afferent (SSA)?

Cranial Nerve II (Optic) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for motor control to the sallow mouther muscles located in the pharynx?

CN X (Vagus) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary sensory function associated with the Maxillary Division (V2) of the Trigeminal Nerve?

Sensation from the upper teeth and maxilla Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve exits the brainstem at the lower midbrain level?

Cranial Nerve IV (Trochlear) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve exits the skull through the internal acoustic meatus and is involved in hearing?

CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fibers does the Oculomotor Nerve primarily contain for eye movement?

General somatic efferent (GSE) Signup and view all the answers

Cranial Nerve I is primarily responsible for which sensory function?

Smell from olfactory receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve provides sensory innervation for the taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

CN VII (Facial) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle, allowing for lateral eye movement?

CN VI (Abducens) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is largely responsible for controlling the pupil's constriction?

Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve provides parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland?

CN IX (Glossopharyngeal) Signup and view all the answers

What cranial exit point does the Oculomotor Nerve utilize?

Superior orbital fissure Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is involved in the sensation from the inferior pharynx and larynx?

CN X (Vagus) Signup and view all the answers

The nuclei associated with Cranial Nerve III include which of the following?

Oculomotor nuclei and Edinger-Westphal nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What parasympathetic function does the Oculomotor Nerve primarily serve?

Constricting the pupil Signup and view all the answers

The motor function of which cranial nerve includes supply to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?

CN XI (Spinal Accessory) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve primarily controls downward eye movement?

CN IV Signup and view all the answers

The inability to look outward with the right eye may indicate damage to which cranial nerve?

CN VI Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT involved in eye movement?

CN II Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve exits the cranial cavity through the jugular foramen?

CN XII Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cranial nerve responsible for innervating the superior oblique muscle?

Support downward and outward eye movement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cranial Nerves Overview

Cranial nerves are categorized into sensory and motor functions.
Functions include general somatic efferent, special visceral afferent, general visceral afferent, and special somatic afferent.

CN I (Olfactory)

Function: Smell (SSA).
Cranial Exit: Foramina in cribriform plate of ethmoid bone.
Processed in olfactory cortex.

CN II (Optic)

Function: Vision from retina (SSA).
Cranial Exit: Optic canal.
Processed in superior colliculus and visual cortex.

CN III (Oculomotor)

Motor control to superior, inferior, medial rectus, inferior oblique, and levator palpebrae superioris muscles (GSE).
Raises eyelid and controls eye movement.
Parasympathetic functions to constrict pupil and accommodate lens (GVE).
Associated nuclei: Oculomotor nuclei and Edinger-Westphal nuclei.

CN IV (Trochlear)

Function: Motor to superior oblique muscle for eye movement (GSE).
Nuclei located in lower midbrain.
Cranial Exit: Superior orbital fissure.

CN V (Trigeminal)

Divided into three branches: V1 (Ophthalmic - sensory), V2 (Maxillary - sensory), V3 (Mandibular - motor).

CN VI (Abducens)

Function: Motor to lateral rectus muscle for lateral eye movement (GSE).
Nuclei located in lower pons.
Cranial Exit: Superior orbital fissure.

CN VII (Facial)

Exits from lateral pontomedullary junction.
Motor functions include parasympathetic innervation to salivary and lacrimal glands (SVE) and control of facial expression muscles.
Sensory functions include taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and sensation from the external acoustic meatus (GSA).
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus; facial canal; stylomastoid foramen.

CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear)

Function: Sensory for vestibular sensation and hearing (SSA).
Processes position and movement of the head.
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus.

CN IX (Glossopharyngeal)

Functions include parasympathetic innervation to parotid gland (SVE) and motor to stylopharyngeus for swallowing.
Sensory functions encompass sensations from the ear, pharynx, and taste from the posterior third of the tongue (GVA).
Cranial Exit: Jugular foramen.

CN X (Vagus)

Main parasympathetic nerve impacting smooth muscle control in various organs.
Sensory functions include sensation from ear, pharynx, and taste from epiglottis (GVA).
Cranial Exit: Jugular foramen.

CN XI (Spinal Accessory)

Function: Motor to sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.
Cranial Exit: Jugular foramen.

CN XII (Hypoglossal)

Function: Motor innervation to tongue muscles.
Cranial Exit: Preolivary sulcus, upper medulla.

Clinical Case Insights

Patient involved in a car accident with resultant eye movement issue.
Normal cognitive and sensory functions, but unable to look downward and outward with the right eye.
Most likely affected structure: CN IV (Trochlear Nerve), responsible for moving the eye downward and outward.

Cranial Nerves Overview

There are twelve cranial nerves (CN) that primarily supply the head and neck region.
Functions are classified as motor or sensory, with various subtypes:
- GSE: General Somatic Efferent
- SVE: Special Visceral Efferent
- GVE: General Visceral Efferent
- SSA: Special Somatic Afferent
- SVA: Special Visceral Afferent
- GVA: General Visceral Afferent
- GSA: General Somatic Afferent

CN I: Olfactory

Function: Smell (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Foramina in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone
Processed: Olfactory cortex

CN II: Optic

Function: Vision from retina (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Optic Canal
Processed: Superior colliculus and visual cortex

CN III: Oculomotor

Motor Function: Controls eye movements (GSE) for superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, inferior oblique, and levator palpebrae superioris
Parasympathetic Function: Controls sphincter pupillae and ciliary muscle (GVE) for pupil constriction and lens accommodation
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Oculomotor nuclei and Edinger-Westphal nucleus

CN IV: Trochlear

Function: Motor to superior oblique muscle for eye movement (GSE)
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Trochlear nuclei in the lower midbrain

CN V: Trigeminal Nerve

Consists of three divisions:
- V1 (Ophthalmic): Sensory
- V2 (Maxillary): Sensory
- V3 (Mandibular): Motor
Nuclei located: Pons

CN VI: Abducens

Function: Motor to lateral rectus muscle for lateral eye movement (GSE)
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Abducens nuclei in lower pons

CN VII: Facial

Motor Function: Controls muscles of facial expression, stapedius, and some salivary glands (SVE)
Sensory Function: Taste from the anterior two-thirds of tongue and sensation from the external acoustic meatus (GSA)
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus; stylomastoid foramen
Nuclei: Facial nuclei in lower pons

CN VIII: Vestibulocochlear

Function: Vestibular sensation and hearing (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus
Processed: Vestibular nuclei in upper medulla/lower pons

CN IX: Glossopharyngeal

Functions:
- SVE: Parasympathetic to parotid gland
- GVE: Motor to stylopharyngeus
- GSA: Sensation from ear and pharynx
- GVA: Sensation from carotid body and sinus
- SVA: Taste from posterior one-third of tongue
Cranial Exit: Jugular Foramen
Nuclei located in: Medulla

CN X: Vagus

Functions:
- Motor: Parasympathetic control of trachea, bronchi, digestive tract; motor to constrictors of pharynx and larynx
- Sensory: Sensation from various organs, including heart and intestines
- Taste: From epiglottis and palate
Cranial Exit: Jugular Foramen
Nuclei located in: Medulla

CN XI: Spinal Accessory

Function: Motor to sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
Cranial Exit: Jugular foramen

CN XII: Hypoglossal

Function: Motor innervation to tongue muscles
Cranial Exit: Preolivary sulcus in upper medulla

Clinical Case Overview

A patient with cranial injuries exhibits double vision and can’t look downward and outward simultaneously with the right eye.
Possible affected structure likely is CN IV (Trochlear Nerve) due to its role in controlling eye movement via the superior oblique muscle.

Key Facts about Eye Movement

CN IV (Trochlear): Innervates the superior oblique muscle, responsible for downward and outward eye movement.
CN III (Oculomotor): Involves multiple eye muscles and reflex functions including pupil constriction.
CN VI (Abducens): Manages lateral movement by controlling the lateral rectus muscle.

Cranial Nerves Overview

There are twelve cranial nerves (CN) that primarily supply the head and neck region.
Functions are classified as motor or sensory, with various subtypes:
- GSE: General Somatic Efferent
- SVE: Special Visceral Efferent
- GVE: General Visceral Efferent
- SSA: Special Somatic Afferent
- SVA: Special Visceral Afferent
- GVA: General Visceral Afferent
- GSA: General Somatic Afferent

CN I: Olfactory

Function: Smell (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Foramina in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone
Processed: Olfactory cortex

CN II: Optic

Function: Vision from retina (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Optic Canal
Processed: Superior colliculus and visual cortex

CN III: Oculomotor

Motor Function: Controls eye movements (GSE) for superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, inferior oblique, and levator palpebrae superioris
Parasympathetic Function: Controls sphincter pupillae and ciliary muscle (GVE) for pupil constriction and lens accommodation
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Oculomotor nuclei and Edinger-Westphal nucleus

CN IV: Trochlear

Function: Motor to superior oblique muscle for eye movement (GSE)
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Trochlear nuclei in the lower midbrain

CN V: Trigeminal Nerve

Consists of three divisions:
- V1 (Ophthalmic): Sensory
- V2 (Maxillary): Sensory
- V3 (Mandibular): Motor
Nuclei located: Pons

CN VI: Abducens

Function: Motor to lateral rectus muscle for lateral eye movement (GSE)
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Abducens nuclei in lower pons

CN VII: Facial

Motor Function: Controls muscles of facial expression, stapedius, and some salivary glands (SVE)
Sensory Function: Taste from the anterior two-thirds of tongue and sensation from the external acoustic meatus (GSA)
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus; stylomastoid foramen
Nuclei: Facial nuclei in lower pons

CN VIII: Vestibulocochlear

Function: Vestibular sensation and hearing (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus
Processed: Vestibular nuclei in upper medulla/lower pons

CN IX: Glossopharyngeal

Functions:
- SVE: Parasympathetic to parotid gland
- GVE: Motor to stylopharyngeus
- GSA: Sensation from ear and pharynx
- GVA: Sensation from carotid body and sinus
- SVA: Taste from posterior one-third of tongue
Cranial Exit: Jugular Foramen
Nuclei located in: Medulla

CN X: Vagus

Functions:
- Motor: Parasympathetic control of trachea, bronchi, digestive tract; motor to constrictors of pharynx and larynx
- Sensory: Sensation from various organs, including heart and intestines
- Taste: From epiglottis and palate
Cranial Exit: Jugular Foramen
Nuclei located in: Medulla

CN XI: Spinal Accessory

Function: Motor to sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
Cranial Exit: Jugular foramen

CN XII: Hypoglossal

Function: Motor innervation to tongue muscles
Cranial Exit: Preolivary sulcus in upper medulla

Clinical Case Overview

A patient with cranial injuries exhibits double vision and can’t look downward and outward simultaneously with the right eye.
Possible affected structure likely is CN IV (Trochlear Nerve) due to its role in controlling eye movement via the superior oblique muscle.

Key Facts about Eye Movement

CN IV (Trochlear): Innervates the superior oblique muscle, responsible for downward and outward eye movement.
CN III (Oculomotor): Involves multiple eye muscles and reflex functions including pupil constriction.
CN VI (Abducens): Manages lateral movement by controlling the lateral rectus muscle.

Cranial Nerves Overview

There are twelve cranial nerves (CN) that primarily supply the head and neck region.
Functions are classified as motor or sensory, with various subtypes:
- GSE: General Somatic Efferent
- SVE: Special Visceral Efferent
- GVE: General Visceral Efferent
- SSA: Special Somatic Afferent
- SVA: Special Visceral Afferent
- GVA: General Visceral Afferent
- GSA: General Somatic Afferent

CN I: Olfactory

Function: Smell (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Foramina in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone
Processed: Olfactory cortex

CN II: Optic

Function: Vision from retina (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Optic Canal
Processed: Superior colliculus and visual cortex

CN III: Oculomotor

Motor Function: Controls eye movements (GSE) for superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, inferior oblique, and levator palpebrae superioris
Parasympathetic Function: Controls sphincter pupillae and ciliary muscle (GVE) for pupil constriction and lens accommodation
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Oculomotor nuclei and Edinger-Westphal nucleus

CN IV: Trochlear

Function: Motor to superior oblique muscle for eye movement (GSE)
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Trochlear nuclei in the lower midbrain

CN V: Trigeminal Nerve

Consists of three divisions:
- V1 (Ophthalmic): Sensory
- V2 (Maxillary): Sensory
- V3 (Mandibular): Motor
Nuclei located: Pons

CN VI: Abducens

Function: Motor to lateral rectus muscle for lateral eye movement (GSE)
Cranial Exit: Superior Orbital Fissure
Nuclei: Abducens nuclei in lower pons

CN VII: Facial

Motor Function: Controls muscles of facial expression, stapedius, and some salivary glands (SVE)
Sensory Function: Taste from the anterior two-thirds of tongue and sensation from the external acoustic meatus (GSA)
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus; stylomastoid foramen
Nuclei: Facial nuclei in lower pons

CN VIII: Vestibulocochlear

Function: Vestibular sensation and hearing (SSA)
Cranial Exit: Internal acoustic meatus
Processed: Vestibular nuclei in upper medulla/lower pons

CN IX: Glossopharyngeal

Functions:
- SVE: Parasympathetic to parotid gland
- GVE: Motor to stylopharyngeus
- GSA: Sensation from ear and pharynx
- GVA: Sensation from carotid body and sinus
- SVA: Taste from posterior one-third of tongue
Cranial Exit: Jugular Foramen
Nuclei located in: Medulla

CN X: Vagus

Functions:
- Motor: Parasympathetic control of trachea, bronchi, digestive tract; motor to constrictors of pharynx and larynx
- Sensory: Sensation from various organs, including heart and intestines
- Taste: From epiglottis and palate
Cranial Exit: Jugular Foramen
Nuclei located in: Medulla

CN XI: Spinal Accessory

Function: Motor to sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
Cranial Exit: Jugular foramen

CN XII: Hypoglossal

Function: Motor innervation to tongue muscles
Cranial Exit: Preolivary sulcus in upper medulla

Clinical Case Overview

A patient with cranial injuries exhibits double vision and can’t look downward and outward simultaneously with the right eye.
Possible affected structure likely is CN IV (Trochlear Nerve) due to its role in controlling eye movement via the superior oblique muscle.

Key Facts about Eye Movement

CN IV (Trochlear): Innervates the superior oblique muscle, responsible for downward and outward eye movement.
CN III (Oculomotor): Involves multiple eye muscles and reflex functions including pupil constriction.
CN VI (Abducens): Manages lateral movement by controlling the lateral rectus muscle.

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