CN VIII: vestibulocochlear nerve Flashcards
1
Q
what does the vestibulocochlear nerve innervate?
A
the organs of hearing and equilibrium
2
Q
what is Ménière’s disease?
A
a build up of fluid in the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance (rare condition)
3
Q
what are s&s of Ménière’s disease?
A
vertigo
tinnitus
hearing loss
a feeling of fullness in the ear
4
Q
what is vestibular neuritis?
A
inflammation of the vestibular nerve
5
Q
what are the s&s of vestibular neuritis?
A
vertigo
nausea
gait imbalance
