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Cranial Nerves
A summary of the functions of cranial nerves, info collected from OVC Phase 1
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10/05/2015

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Term
How many pairs of cranial nerves originate in the brain?
Definition
12 pairs
Term
Order of cranial nerves (1-12)?
Definition
I: olfactory
II: optic
III: oculomotor
IV: trochlear
V: trigeminal
VI: abducens
VII: facial
VIII: vestibulocochlear
IX: glossopharyngeal
X: vagus
XI: spinal accessory
XII: hypoglossal
Term
Fibres present in Cranial Nerve I?
Definition
Sensory only
Term
Function of Olfactory Nerve?
Definition
Conscious perception of smell
Term
Where are the chemoreceptors located that transmit sensory info to Cranial Nerve I?
Definition
Nasal Mucosa
Term
Where is the nucleus for the Olfactory Nerve located?
Definition
Forebrain
Term
Test for Cranial Nerve 1 Function?
Definition
No test reported. Animals may sniff without perceiving odour- reason its hard to tell
Term
Fibres present in the Optic Nerve?
Definition
Sensory only
Term
Which cells form the axons in the optic nerves?
Definition
Retinal ganglion cells
Term
Point of convergence for the paired Cranial Nerve 2s?
Definition
Optic Chiasm
Term
What paired structures leave the optic chiasm that ensure the function of Cranial Nerve 2?
Definition
Optic Tracts
Term
Where do the fibres for conscious perception of vision synapse?
Definition
Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
Term
Where do the fibres for unconscious response to visual stimuli synapse?
Definition
Pretectal Area
Term
What 2 tests are used to determine the function of the Optic Nerve?
Definition
Pupillary Light Reflex and Menace Response
Term
How do you conduct a direct pupillary light reflex?
Definition
Shine light into the eye and observe constriction in the same eye.
Term
How do you conduct a menace response test?
Definition
Cover one eye, make a menacing response at the other eye. Normally the animal will blink in response.
Term
Clinical Disease noted with Cranial Nerve 2 damage?
Definition
Blindness
Term
Function of the Oculomotor Nerve?
Definition
Control of iris constriction muscles. Motor innervation of some extraocular muscles
Term
Location of nuclei associated with Cranial Nerve 3?
Definition
Midbrain
Term
Notable clinical signs that may be associated with the Oculomotor Nerve?
Definition
Ventrolateral Strabismus, Anisocoria/Abnormal PLR
Term
Function of Cranial Nerve IV?
Definition
Motor innervation of the dorsal oblique muscle of the eye
Term
Location of the nucleus for the Trochlear Nerve?
Definition
Caudally in the mesencephalon
Term
Exam that can be done for Cranial Nerve IV lesions?
Definition
Fundus Exam: use a fundoscope to look for rotation
Term
Signs of Trochlear Nerve damage?
Definition
Mild dorsolateral strabismus, Abnormal eye movement when head is moved, Rotation of fundus (only visible with fundoscope)
Term
Fibres present in the Trigeminal Nerve?
Definition
Sensory and motor fibres
Term
Function of the sensory portion of Cranial Nerve V?
Definition
Innervates the face (pinnae, eyelids, cornea, oral cavity, mucosa of nasal septum)
Term
Function of the motor portion of the Trigeminal Nerve?
Definition
Innervates muscles involved with mastication
Term
Where are the nuclei of Cranial Nerve V located?
Definition
The pons
Term
3 branches of the sensory nucleus of the Trigeminal nerve?
Definition
Opthalamic branch, Maxillary branch, Mandibular branch
Term
Function of Opthalamic branch of Cranial Nerve V nucleus?
Definition
Innervates ocular region and the medial canthi
Term
Function of Maxillary branch of Trigeminal Nerve nucleus?
Definition
Innervates the nasal region and lateral canthi
Term
Function of Mandibular branch of Cranial Nerve V nucleus?
Definition
Innervates the buccal area
Term
The sensory component of the Trigeminal Nerve nucleus has a ganglion called _____________?
Definition
Trigeminal/Gasserian
Term
Clinical exam for Trigeminal Nerve dysfunction?
Definition
Palpebral reflex, check jaw tone, look for symmetrical response to stimulation of the nasal mucosa
Term
Clinical disease associated with Cranial Nerve V?
Definition
Motor loss in the masseter, temporalis muscle wasting, loss of jaw tone. Sensory loss in absent palpebral reflex, lack of sensation in the face
Term
Function of the Abducens Nerve?
Definition
Innervates the lateral rectus and retractor bulbi muscles
Term
Location of the Cranial Nerve VI nucleus?
Definition
Dorsal medulla
Term
How can you tell by clinical examination that there is a problem with the Abducens Nerve?
Definition
Medial strabismus and loss of lateral gaze, look for the eye to be retracted, allowing the third eyelid to be extruded
Term
Fibres making up the Abducens Nerve?
Definition
Motor only
Term
Fibres making up the Facial Nerve?
Definition
Sensory and Motor
Term
Which cranial nerves have parasympathetic involvement?
Definition
Oculomotor Nerve, Facial Nerve, Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Vagus Nerve
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