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Cranial Nerve/Reflex Tests. Perform the following tests with a partner. These ar

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Cranial Nerve/Reflex Tests. Perform the following tests with a partner. These are typical of a physical exam. Mosr observations will be "performed," or "unable to perform". See manual pgs. 371-373, 405. Abbreviated Instructions Cranial Nervels) Tested Observations Smile, frown, raise eyebrows, puff out cheeks r fax med ler formed -Lterformed Open & close jaw. Clench teeth. er arm eel- Elevate & depress shoulders. Turn head to L and R. Draw a large "Z" in the air. Partner should follow your finger with their eyes Pupillary light reflex: Shine pen light indirectly into Change in pupil size? ma eye. Remove light. Observe pupil size. Focus on a far object for 1 min. Switch focus to a Change in pupill size? pencil in your hand. Watch pupils. Have partner swallow. Watch/feel for symmetric movement of larynx. Have partner stick out tongue. Check for normal O deviation (does it move straight out?) Have partner stand with eyes closed and arms at Ver fore side for several seconds. Evaluate ability to remainCe balanced. Perfamme c eel be Weber Test: Lightly tap a tuning fork on the table heardlin lbot and hold stem to midsagittal line of partner's head Is vibration heard better in one ear, or equally in both? Cranial Nerve Location & Function. On the diagram below, name each of the numbered cranial nerves, and state its main function l0

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Cranial nerve reflex test:

Answer is row number wise for cranial nerve tested from top to bottom.

Row 1. Cranial nerve 7

Row 2. Cranial nerve 5

Row 3. Cranial nerve 11

Row 4. Cranial nerves 3, 4 and 6.

Row 5. Cranial nerves 2 and 3

Row 6. Cranial nerves 2 and 3

Row 7. Cranial nerve 10

Row 8. Cranial nerve 12

Row 9. Cranial nerve 8

Row 10. Cranial nerve 8

Cranial nerve location and function:

Cranial nerve 1: Olfactory nerve, nose, sense of smell

Cranial nerve 2: Optic nerve, eye, vision

Cranial nerve 3: Occulomotor nerve, eye, motor control of eye muscle and eye lid.

Cranial nerve 4: Trochlear nerve, eye, motor control of eye muscle.

Cranial nerve 5: Trigeminal nerve, mouth, chewing Muscle and facial expression.

Cranial nerve 6: Abducent nerve, eye, motor control of eye muscle.

Cranial nerve 7: Facial nerve, face, motor control of facial muscles, salivation, taste.

Cranial nerve 8: Vestibulocochlear nerve, ear, equilibrium and hearing.

Cranial nerve 9: Glossopharyngeal nerve, mouth, salivation, taste

Cranial nerve 10: Vagus nerve, motor control of heart, thorax, pharynx, abdomen

Cranial nerve 11: Accessory nerve, motor impulses to pharynx and shoulder

Cranial nerve 12: Hypoglossal nerve, motor control of tongue, Skeletal muscle, viscera, skin.