Cranial nerve examination
Cranial Nerve Examination
The Cranial Nerve Examination is a type of neurological examination that is used to identify problems with the cranial nerves by applying a series of tests.
Pronunciation
- Cranial: /ˈkreɪniəl/
- Nerve: /nəːv/
- Examination: /ɪɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
Etymology
- Cranial: From the Latin cranium, meaning skull.
- Nerve: From the Latin nervus, meaning sinew.
- Examination: From the Latin examinare, meaning to weigh or test.
Procedure
The cranial nerve examination involves the testing of all twelve cranial nerves, which are responsible for carrying information to and from the brain. These include the olfactory nerve, optic nerve, oculomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, trigeminal nerve, abducens nerve, facial nerve, vestibulocochlear nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, vagus nerve, accessory nerve, and hypoglossal nerve.
Related Terms
- Neurological examination: A series of tests used to evaluate function of the nervous system.
- Cranial nerves: The twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cranial nerve examination
- Wikipedia's article - Cranial nerve examination
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