Final Exam Review- E2 CN's Flashcards
Which geometric “space” transmits the circumflex scapular artery?
The Triangular Space
Which geometric space transmits the circumflex humeral artery and the Axillary Nerve?
The Quadrangular Space
Which artery is located underneath the Pterion?
Middle Meningeal Artery. (very susceptible to injury)
What is the brain stem nucleus not involved in cranial function?
Ventral Medial Nucleus (in the thalamus)
NOT ON TEST: but fun knowledge, which cranial nerve wraps another CN nucleus?
VII wraps around VI’s nucleus
Which muscle is innvervated by the abducens (VI) nerve?
Lateral Rectus. Boom.
Where do the optic nerve fibers terminate after they decussate?
Occipital Portion of the Brain
What is the FACIAL EXPRESSION muscle Platysma innervated by?
VII
Which section of the brain controls balance and posture?
The Cerebellum
Which cranial nerve nuclei would be damaged if there was trauma to the Medulla? What are the other two “houses” for CN’s?
The last 4 (IX,X,XI,XII) The midbrain houses 4, the Pons houses 4, and the Medulla Houses the last 4. A GENERAL rule of thumb
What is the Masseter innervated by?
V, muscle of mastication (VII Facial Expression)
Which two CNs provide MOTOR innervation to the tongue?
XII, X
Which CN gives TASTE to the POSTERIOR 1/3 of the tongue?
IX Glossopharyngeal
What CN gives TASTE to the anterior 2/3 of tongue?
VII Facial (mandibular?)
Which CN controls the Efferent Gag reflex? What about the Afferent Gag reflex?
Efferrent:X Vagus (Throwing Up) AFFERENT: IX GlossoPharyngeal
Which nerve gives sensory information to the Hypothenar Region of the hand?
Ulnar Nerve
Which skull bone houses the vestibulocochlear nerve?
Temporal Bone
What “muscles” control LENS accommodation–>(FOCUS) in the eye?
Cilliary Body
What cranial nerve & ganglion control the Pupil?
III (Oculomotor) & Superior Cervical Ganglion. Remember LUNG cancer can lead to vision problems!