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Chapter-04 Cranial Nerve Examination

BOOK TITLE: Neurological Examination for Physiotherapists

Author
1. Shah Chaitali
ISBN
9789352703227
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14249_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
22
Author Affiliations
1. Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Chapter keywords
Cranial nerve, pupil examination, corneal reflex, Bell’s phenomena, vestibulocochlear nerve, Rinne’s test, Weber’s test, Hallpike’s test, gag reflex, vagus nerve, manual muscle testing

Abstract

This chapter aims to cover discussion on cranial nerve examination. Cranial nerve abnormalities can be caused by specific lesion to the nerve and in the nucleus. Cranial nerve-I olfactory nerve is rarely tested in clinical practice. Its procedure, findings, causes, and unilateral anosmia are mentioned in this chapter. Cranial nerve II optic nerve, cranial nerve III, IV, VI oculomotor, trochlear, abducens, cranial nerve V trigeminal, cranial nerve VII facial nerve, cranial nerve VIII vestibulocochlear nerve, cranial nerve IX glossopharyngeal nerve, cranial nerve X vagus nerve, cranial nerve XI spinal accessory nerve, and cranial nerve XII hypoglossal nerve are also covered thoroughly in this chapter

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