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What primary function is associated with Cranial Nerve VI?
What primary function is associated with Cranial Nerve VI?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with damage to the Abducens nerve?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with damage to the Abducens nerve?
How does an injury to the Vestibulocochlear nerve typically present?
How does an injury to the Vestibulocochlear nerve typically present?
The Abducens nerve originates from which part of the brain?
The Abducens nerve originates from which part of the brain?
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Which of the following is a likely clinical outcome of labyrinthitis?
Which of the following is a likely clinical outcome of labyrinthitis?
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What is the primary function of the Olfactory nerve?
What is the primary function of the Olfactory nerve?
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Which of the following symptoms indicates damage to the Olfactory nerve?
Which of the following symptoms indicates damage to the Olfactory nerve?
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What is a common effect of Oculomotor nerve damage?
What is a common effect of Oculomotor nerve damage?
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Which muscle is primarily affected by the Trochlear nerve?
Which muscle is primarily affected by the Trochlear nerve?
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What visual problem could result from damage to the Trochlear nerve?
What visual problem could result from damage to the Trochlear nerve?
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Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling four of the six extra-ocular muscles?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling four of the six extra-ocular muscles?
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What does damage to the Oculomotor nerve most likely result in regarding the pupil?
What does damage to the Oculomotor nerve most likely result in regarding the pupil?
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What could be a consequence of Oculomotor nerve palsy?
What could be a consequence of Oculomotor nerve palsy?
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Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the motor control of intrinsic muscles of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the motor control of intrinsic muscles of the tongue?
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What is the primary function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)?
What is the primary function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)?
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Which symptom is most likely associated with damage to the vagus nerve?
Which symptom is most likely associated with damage to the vagus nerve?
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What is the exit for the accessory nerve (XI) from the skull?
What is the exit for the accessory nerve (XI) from the skull?
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Which of the following cranial nerves has a role in the gag reflex?
Which of the following cranial nerves has a role in the gag reflex?
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Which symptom is indicative of glossopharyngeal neuralgia?
Which symptom is indicative of glossopharyngeal neuralgia?
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Damage to which cranial nerve can lead to shoulder pain and weakness?
Damage to which cranial nerve can lead to shoulder pain and weakness?
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Which cranial nerve is a major contributor to parasympathetic innervation of the abdominal organs?
Which cranial nerve is a major contributor to parasympathetic innervation of the abdominal organs?
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Which of the following symptoms would not typically result from hypoglossal nerve damage?
Which of the following symptoms would not typically result from hypoglossal nerve damage?
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What type of fibers mainly characterize the vagus nerve?
What type of fibers mainly characterize the vagus nerve?
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Study Notes
Cranial Nerve VI - Abducens
- Motor nerve
- Originates from the abducens nucleus in the pons
- Enters the orbit through the superior orbital fissure
- Supplies the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
Damage to Abducens Nerve
- Affected eye deviates medially
- Lateral gaze deficit
- Double vision
Cranial Nerve VIII - Vestibulocochlear
- Sensory nerve
- Also known as Auditory nerve
- Two divisions, vestibular and cochlear nerves
- Pass through internal auditory meatus to the medulla oblongata of brainstem
- Function: special senses of hearing (via the cochlear nerve), and balance (via the vestibular nerve)
Damage to Vestibulocochlear Nerve
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Clinical Relevance: Vestibular Neuritis
- Inflammation of the vestibular branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve
- Symptoms:
- Vertigo
- Nystagmus
- Loss of equilibrium
- Nausea and vomiting
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Clinical Relevance: Labyrinthitis
- Refers to inflammation of the membranous labyrinth, resulting in damage to the vestibular and cochlear branches of the vestibulocochlear nerve.
- Symptoms are similar to vestibular neuritis, but also include indicators of cochlear nerve damage:
- Sensorineural hearing loss
- Tinnitus
Cranial Nerve I - Olfactory
- Sensory nerve
- Sensory receptors originate in olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity
- Nerve fibers pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone from the roof of the nasal fossa
- Pass into the olfactory bulb
- Function: Sense of smell
Damage to Olfactory Nerve
- Total loss of smell
- Impaired or distorted smell
- Abnormal taste perception
- Causes:
- Trauma
- Tumor
Cranial Nerve II - Optic
- Sensory nerve
- Fibers originate in retinae of eye and combine to form optic nerve
- The two optic nerves join at the optic chiasma
- Function: Vision
Damage to Optic Nerve
- Loss of vision depends on where the nerve is damaged
- Blindness in one eye
- Loss of lateral vision in both eyes
- Loss of one half of the visual field in both eyes
Cranial Nerve III - Oculomotor
- Motor nerve
- Travels with some parasympathetic fibers to the ciliary ganglion
- Divides into superior and inferior branches
- Enter orbit through superior orbital fissure of sphenoid
Cranial Nerve III - Oculomotor: Function
- Eye movements: Supplies four of the six extra-ocular muscles of the eye (superior, medial and inferior rectus muscles and inferior oblique muscle)
- Upper eyelid movement: Supplies the levator palpebrae superioris muscle of the upper eyelid
- Intrinsic eyeball muscles: Parasympathetic ciliary fibers supply the constrictor pupillae and ciliary muscles to constrict the pupil & make lens more spherical (short range vision)
Damage to Oculomotor Nerve
- Clinical Relevance: Oculomotor Nerve Palsy
- Dropping eyelid (ptosis)
- Eye moves down and out
- Medial and upward eye movements impaired
- Pupil dilated
Cranial Nerve IV - Trochlear
- Motor nerve
- Arises near junction of midbrain with pons
- Enters orbit through superior orbital fissure
- Supplies superior oblique muscle
Damage to Trochlear Nerve
- Not as noticeable as for damage to oculomotor or abducens nerve
- Eyeball deviates upwards
- Double vision
- Head tilt to compensate
Cranial Nerve IX - Glossopharyngeal
- Motor and Sensory
- Motor fibers arise in medulla oblongata
- Leaves skull through jugular foramen
- Several sensory branches and a motor branch
Cranial Nerve IX - Glossopharyngeal: Function
- Sensory: Taste to posterior 1/3 tongue, mucosa of oropharynx, posterior 1/3 tongue, middle ear cavity
- Parasympathetic: Parotid gland (secretomotor)
- Motor: Stylopharygeus muscle of the pharynx
Damage to Glossopharyngeal Nerve
- Clinical Relevance: Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
- Relatively rare, 1 in 100,000
- Sharp, stabbing pulses of pain in the back of the throat and tongue, the tonsils, and the middle ear.
- Some loss of taste
- Loss of gag reflex
- Impaired swallowing
- Dry mouth due to impairment of parotid gland
- Causes:
- Neurovascular compression of the nerve
- Trauma, surgery, infection, tumor
Cranial Nerve X – Vagus
- Sensory and Motor
- Motor fibers arise from the medulla
- Arises with nerves IX & XI
- Exits skull through jugular foramen
Cranial Nerve X – Vagus: Function
- Motor: Intrinsic muscles of larynx and pharynx, soft palate & striated muscles of upper oesophagus
- Sensory: Skin at back of ear & external auditory meatus, mucous membrane of epiglottis, lower pharynx & larynx
- Parasympathetic: Innervates smooth muscle of the trachea, bronchi, abdominal organs and gastro-intestinal trac
- Special Sensory: Minor role in taste sensation from root of the tongue and epiglottis
Damage to Vagus Nerve
- Deviation of uvula away from side of damage
- Hoarse voice
- Trouble drinking liquids
- Loss of the gag reflex
- Pain in the ear
- Abnormal blood pressure
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating & pain
Cranial Nerve XI - Accessory
- Spinal & cranial components
- Spinal arises from 5 – 6 most cranial segments of spinal cord & enters cranial cavity through foramen magnum
- Joins cranial part and emerges through jugular foramen
- Motor nerve - to trapezius muscle & sternocleidomastoid muscle (spinal part) & muscles of soft palate (cranial part)
- Cranial part joins the Vagus nerve (X)
Damage to Accessory Nerve
- Shoulder pain and weakness
- Limited upper arm movement
- Asymmetrical shoulder
Cranial Nerve XII - Hypoglossal
- Arises from medulla oblongata
- Leaves cranial cavity via hypoglossal canal
- Motor – to intrinsic & extrinsic muscles of tongue (except palatoglossus)
- Essential for eating, speaking, swallowing
Damage to Hypoglossal Nerve
- Wasting of tongue on affected side
- Deviation of tongue to affected side
- Difficulties eating, speaking, swallowing
Summary
- 12 pairs of cranial nerve
- Outlined origin, function and relevance
- Facial nerve (VII) and Trigeminal nerve (V) most relevant to dentistry and outlined in separate lectures
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This quiz focuses on the anatomy and functions of Cranial Nerve VI (Abducens) and Cranial Nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear). It examines their origins, functions, and clinical relevance in cases of damage. Test your knowledge on these essential sensory and motor pathways.
