Nerve Function: Controls trapezius and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles. Inspection: Inspect the shoulders for asymmetry and atrophy Trapezius Power: Ask the patient to shrug their shoulders against resistance SCM Power: Ask the patient to turn their head to either...
The auditory nerves subserves both hearing and vestibular function. Examination Technique: 1. Hearing: mask the opposite ear and whisper numbers. The patient should not be able to read your lips. Ask the patient to repeat the numbers. If they cannot do so, increase...
Examination Technique: explain to the patient that you will be touching them with a sharp object. Reassure them that it is disposable and has not been used on anyone else. for pain, use either a pin or the sharp end of a broken tongue depressor. use a cold tuning fork...
The motor component of the trigeminal nerve (V3) supplies the muscles of mastication. The largest of these include the temporalis and masseter muscles. Examination Technique: palpate the temporalis and masseter muscles on either side when the patient clenches their...
The 5th cranial nerve, trigeminal, consists of three sensory (V1, V2 and V3) and a motor component, V3. Sensation is tested to light touch with a cotton wisp, temperature with a cold tuning fork and pain with a disposable pin. If the patient complains of sensory...
