Cranial Nerve Spreadsheet Flashcards
CNS origin of CN I, olfactory?
Forebrain (telencephalon)
Cells of origin of CN I, olfactory?
Nasal mucosa
Opening from skull for CN I, olfactory?
Cribriform foramina
Ganglion/main central connection of CN I, olfactory?
Olfactory bulb/medial temporal lobe
Axon function of CN I, olfactory?
Sensory (smell)
Distribution of CN I, olfactory?
Olfactory mucosa of nose
Lesions/signs for CN I, olfactory?
Anosmia
CN I, olfactory is tested by?
Pungent odor
CNS origin of CN II, optic?
Forebrain (diencephalon)
Cells of origin of CN II, optic?
Ganglion cells retina
Opening from skull for CN II, optic?
Optic canal?
Ganglion/main central connection of CN II, optic?
Lateral genticulate nucleus
Primary branch(es) of CN II, optic?
Optic chiasm & tract
Axon functions of CN II, optic?
Sensory (vision)
Distribution of CN II, optic?
Retina of the eye
Lesions/signs for CN II, optic
Unilateral blindness (n.), bitemporal hemianopsia (chiasm), homonymous hemianopsia (tract).
CNS origin of CN III, oculomotor?
Midbrain
Cells of origin for superior ramus of CN III, oculomotor?
Oculomotor nucleus
Exit from skull for CN III, oculomotor?
Superior orbital fissure
Ganglion for inferior ramus of CN III, oculomotor?
Ciliary
Primary branch(es) of CN III, oculomotor?
Superior and inferior rami (via short ciliary)
Axon functions of superior ramus of CN III, oculomotor?
Motor
Axon functions of inferior ramus of CN III, oculomotor?
Preganglionic parasympathetic
Distribution of motor axons of CN III, oculomotor?
(superior ramus)
- Levator Palpebrae Superioris
- Superior Rectus
(inferior ramus)
- Medial Rectus
- Inferior Rectus
- Inferior Oblique
Distribution of preganglionic parasympathetic axons of CN III, oculomotor?
Ciliary bodies/muscle, sphincter papillae of iris (constriction)
Lesion/signs of CN III, oculomotor (motor)?
Ptosis
Lesion/signs of CN III oculomotor (pre-para)?
No pupillary reflex, mydriasis
Postganglionic sympathetic origin of CN III, oculomotor?
Cavernous sinus
CNS origin of CN IV, trochlear?
Midbrain
Cells of origin of CN IV, trochlear?
Trochlear nucleus (contralateral)
Exit from skull for CN IV, trochlear?
Superior orbital fissure
Axon functions of CN IV, trochlear?
Motor
Distribution of CN IV, trochlear?
Superior oblique
Lesions/signs for CN IV, trochlear?
Diplopia
Postganglionic sympathetic origin of CN IV, trochlear?
Cavernous Sinus
CNS level of CN V, trigeminal?
Pons
Cells of origin of CN V, trigeminal?
Trigeminal ganglion (trigeminal motor for mandibular branchial motor)
Exit from skull for CN V, trigeminal (ophthalmic)?
Superior orbital fissure
Exit from skull for CN V, trigeminal (maxillary)?
Foramen rotundum
Exit from skull for CN V, trigeminal (mandibular)?
Foramen ovale
Ganglion/main central connection for CN V, trigeminal?
Trigeminal sensory nucleus (excludes mandibular branchial motor)
Primary branches of CN V, trigeminal (ophthalmic)
Lacrimal, nasociliary, frontal
Primary branches of CN V, trigeminal (maxillary)
Infraorbital, pterygopalatine brr.
Primary branches of CN V, trigeminal (mandibular branchial motor)
Inf. alveolar, deep temporal, masseteric, pterygoids.
Primary branches of CN V, trigeminal (mandibular sensory)
Inf. alveolar, lingual, auriculotemporal
Axon functions of CN V, trigeminal?
All sensory except mandibular has branchial motor function
Distribution of CN V, trigeminal (ophthalmic)?
Skin, lacrimal gland, nasal cavity, conjunctiva, cornea
Distribution of CN V, trigeminal (maxillary)?
Skin mid face, teeth, mucous membranes, upper mouth palate, nasopharynx.
Distribution of CN V, trigeminal (mandibular branchial motor)?
Mastication mm, mylohyoid, ant. digastric, tensor tympani, tensor veli palatini (1st pharyngeal arch).
Distribution of CN V, trigeminal (mandibular sensory)?
Skin low face, tongue, mouth, mandibular teeth, ear.
Lesions/signs for CN V, trigeminal (ophthalmic)?
No blink (corneal) reflex, facial hemianesthesia
Lesions/signs for CN V, trigeminal (maxillary)?
Facial hemianesthesia
Lesions/signs for CN V, trigeminal (mandibular branchial motor)?
Jaw weakness, ipsilateral deviation of opened jaw.
Lesions/signs for CN V, trigeminal (mandibular sensory)?
Facial hemianesthesia
Postganglionic sympathetic origin for CN V, trigeminal (ophthalmic)?
Cavernous sinus
Postganglionic sympathetic origin for CN V, trigeminal (maxillary)?
Cavernous sinus, deep petrosal, external carotid plexus
Postganglionic sympathetic origin for CN V, trigeminal (mandibular)?
External carotid plexus
CNS origin of CN VI, abducens?
Pons