by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
The hypoglossal nerve is motor to the tongue. Examination Technique: observe for tongue atrophy or enlargement. do not overcall tongue fasciculations. It is very difficult to relax the tongue. ask the patient to protrude the tongue. ask the patient to push the tongue...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
The 9th and 10th nerves are tested together. They are responsible for swallowing, phonation, guttural and palatal articulation (the 7th nerve has a component for labial articulation). The glossopharyngeal nerve also subserves taste to the posterior one-third of the...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
Although taste is not typically assessed during a routine neurological examination, the 7th nerve does supply taste to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and hard and soft palates. This can be tested using salty, bitter, sour or sweet solutions. Examination...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
The major role of the facial nerve is to innervate the muscles of facial expression. These can be observed while taking the history and then more formally assessed during the neurological examination. Examination Technique: observe for asymmetry – widening of the...
