Cranial Nerves for swallowing Flashcards
Which CN are involved in swallowing? (6)
V: Trigeminal VII: Facial IX: Glossopharyngeal X: Vagas XI: Accessory XII: Hypoglossal
Trigeminal nerve (V) is what type of nerve?
Sensory + Motor
Facial nerve (VII) is what type of nerve?
Primarily Motor (some sensory function too)
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) is what type of nerve?
Sensory + Motor
Vagas nerve (X) is what type of nerve?
Sensory + Motor
Accessory nerve (XI) is what type of nerve?
Motor
Hypoglossal nerve (XII) is what type of nerve?
Motor
Which CN are sensory and motor? (3-4)
Trigeminal (V), Glossopharyngeal (IX), Vagas, (X)…………… sometimes Facial (VII) is also classed
Which types of CN are only motor? (2-3)
Accessory (XI), Hypoglossal (XII)………..sometimes faciaal (VII) is classed to
Sensory Functions of Trigeminal nerve (V)?
Pain & Tactile information from face, head, gums, teeth, hard palate, some sinuses
Tactile information from anterior 2/3 of tongue
Motor function of Trigeminal nerve (V)?
Responsible for chewing
Where does the motor nucleus of Trigeminal nerve (V) origniate?
Pons in brainstem
Muscles needed for chewing? (4)
Temporalis (temple), Masseter (Jaw), Lateral & Medial Pterygoid (cheeks)
all controlled by motor signals via Trigeminal nerve (V)
Motor function of Facial Nerve (VII)?
All facial expression and movement (lips, cheeks, forehead, motor movement round ears) & salivary glands
Sensory functions of Facial Nerve (VII)?
taste from anterior 2/3 of tongue & oropharynx