Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Advanced Neurosciences > Cranial Nerves 2 > Flashcards

Cranial Nerves 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the cranial nerves of the medulla?

A

Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Accessory
Hypoglossal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Describe the glossopharyngeal nerve

A

Mixed
Leaves the skull via the jugular foramen
SVA
GVA
GSA
SVE
GVE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Describe the SVA of the glossopharyngeal nerve

A

Taste from the post 1/3 of the tongue
Inferior ganglion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Describe the GVA of the glossopharyngeal nerve

A

Sensation from
post 1/3 of the tongue
Pharynx
Carotid sinus
(Inferior ganglion)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Describe the GSA of the glossopharyngeal nerve

A

Sensation from external
Superior ganglion
Enters the spinal trigeminal tract

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Describe the SVE of the glossopharyngeal nerve

A

Branchial motor
Motor innervation to stylopharyngeus muscle from the nucleus ambiguus of medulla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Describe the GVE of the glossopharyngeal nerve

A

Parasympathetic innervation of parotid gland from inferior salvilatory nucleus of medulla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Describe the vagus nerve

A

Mixed nerve
Most extensive distribution
Extends throughout the neck, thorax and abdomen (colon)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Describe the SVA of the vagus nerve

A

Taste from epiglottis to solitary nucleus
(Inferior ganglion)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Describe the GVA of the vagus nerve

A

Sensation from
Abdominal organs
Heart / lungs
Pharynx , larynx
Oesophagus , trachea
Inputs from chemoreceptors in carotid body to monitor CO2
This goes to the cardio respiratory portion of the nucleus of the solitary tract

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Describe the GSA of the vagus nerve

A

General sensation from
Pharynx , larynx
Oesophagus , trachea
External ear , external acoustic meatus
(Superior ganglion)
Nucleus spinal trigeminal tract

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Describe the SVE of the vagus nerve

A

Branchial motor
Motor innervation to all pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles
(Not stylopharyngeus or tensor veli palatini)
From nucleus ambiguus medulla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Describe the GVE of the vagus nerve

A

Parasympathetic innervation from the dorsal motor nucleus to thoracic and abdominal viscera
Influenced by
Hypothalamus
Olfactory system
Reticular formation and
NTS
Dorsal nucleus located on vagal trione

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Describe the accessory nerve

A

Motor
Arises from spinal accessory nucleus in posterolateral ventral horn of cervical spinal cord
Emerges from the spinal cord in lateral funiculus
Ascends to enter foramen magnum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Describe the SVE of the accessory nerve

A

Innervation to the sternocleidomastoid, trapezius and intrinsic laryngeal muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Describe the Hypoglossal nerve

A

Motor
Cell bodies located in the Hypoglossal nucleus of the medulla

17
Q

Describe the GSE of the Hypoglossal nerve

A

Innervation to extrinsic muscles (except palatoglossus) and intrinsic muscles of the ipsilateral side of the tongue

Advanced Neurosciences (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions