CN12 - Hypoglossal

Question 1

Structures assessed in OME

Answer 1

• tongue (protrusion, retraction, up/down movement)
• controls all movement of the tongue

Question 2

Impairment

Answer 2

• oral control of the bolus
• premature spillage of the bolus to the pharynx, postswallow oralvresidue

Question 3

Potential implications

Answer 3

• reduced bolus manipulation, preparation and formation
• lack of cohesive bolus for transfer
• post swallow oral residue
• post-swallow penetration/aspiration of oral residue
• contribution to delayed onset of swallow with pre swallow penetrations/aspiration