Brain Stem Cranial Nerves Flashcards
What is cranial nerve 1?
olfactory nerve
What is cranial nerve 2?
optic nerve
What is cranial nerve 3?
oculomotor nerve
What is cranial nerve 4?
trochlear nerve
What is cranial nerve 5?
trigeminal nerve
What is cranial nerve 6?
abducens nerve
What is cranial nerve 7?
facial nerve
What is cranial nerve 8?
vestibulocochlear nerve
What is cranial nerve 9?
glossopharyngeal nerve
What is cranial nerve 10?
vagus nerve
What is cranial nerve 11?
accessory nerve
What is cranial nerve 12?
hypoglossal nerve
What cranial nerves are connected with the forebrain?
the olfactory (1) and optic (2) nerve
What cranial nerves arise from the brainstem?
cranial nerves 3 to 12
Where does the oculomotor nerve emerge from?
the interpeduncular fossa from the ventral surface of the midbrain
what does the trochlear nerve (4n) wind around after exiting the dorsal surface of the isthmus?
the cerebral peduncle
where does the trochlear nerve exit?
the dorsal surface of the isthmus
Where does the trigeminal nerve emerge from?
the basilar pons
what are the two parts of the trigeminal nerve?
the larger sensory root
the smaller motor root
where does the abducens nerve emerge from?
the caudal border of the pons
where do the facial nerve and vestibulocochlear nerve leave the brainstem from?
the lateral part of the trapezoid body of the hindbrain
The rootlets of the glossopharyngeal nerve (9n), vagus nerve (10n), and accessory nerve (11n) form a line where?
at the lateral margin of the caudal hindbrain
The rootlets of the hypoglossal nerve emerge from where?
the lateral border of the pyramid.
the paired oculomotor nuclei are found where?
at the level of the superior colliculus
(close to the midline, and ventral to the periaqueductal grey matter.)
The fibers of the oculomotor nerve course through ___ on their way to ___.
- the red nucleus
- the interpeduncular fossa
The main oculomotor nucleus contains somatic motor neurons that supply what?
all the eye muscles except the superior oblique and the lateral rectus muscles.
The smaller Edinger–Westphal nucleus contains preganglionic parasympathetic neurons that supply what?
the constrictor of the pupil and the ciliary muscle
What supplies the constrictor of the pupil and the ciliary body?
preganglionic parasympathetic neurons of the smaller Edinger–Westphal nucleus
Damage to the oculomotor nerve results in what?
a divergent squint
drooping of the eyelid
dilatation of the pupil.
what is divergent squint?
when the eye on the paralyzed side is pulled laterally and downwards away from the line of vision
drooping of the eyelid is called:
ptosis
How does damage to the oculomotor nerve cause ptosis?
due to partial paralysis of the eyelid raising muscle
Where is the trochlear nucleus located?
immediately caudal to the oculomotor complex dorsolateral to the medial longitudinal fasciculus
What segment of the brainstem is the trochlear nucleus in?
the isthmus
The small trochlear nerve exits where?
the dorsal surface of the brain stem
.The trochlear nerve crosses the midline in the ___ before winding around the ___.
- superior medullary velum
- cerebral peduncle
What muscle does the trochlear nerve supply?
the superior oblique muscle of the eye.
what does the trigeminal nerve supply?
the skin of the face
the muscles of mastication (the chewing muscles)
what are the chewing muscles called?
the muscles of mastication
The sensory fibers of the trigeminal nerve connect to:
a series of large nuclei extending from the rostral hindbrain to the spinal cord
The principal sensory trigeminal nucleus is found where?
at the level where the trigeminal nerve connects with the hindbrain
The trigeminal motor nucleus lies ___ to the principal sensory nucleus.
medial
What are all the nuclei of the trigeminal complex?
the (principal) sensory trigeminal nucleus
the trigeminal motor nucleus
the spinal (descending) nuclei
the mesencephalic nuclei
The spinal nucleus of the trigeminal complex is found where?
in the dorsolateral hindbrain at all levels below the principal nucleus
the spinal nucleus of the trigeminal complex is continuous caudally with what?
the substantia gelatinosa of the spinal cord.
The mesencephalic nucleus of the trigeminal system is ___ in low power sections.
small and difficult to see
What does the mesencephalic nucleus of the trigeminal system consist of?
a single layer of large round cells on the edge of the periaqueductal gray matter of the midbrain.
What does the abducens nerve supply?
the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
The abducens nucleus lies next to what?
the midline close to the medial longitudinal fasciculus.