Labs Flashcards
loss of the sense of smell. considerable loss of sense of taste accompanies this condition
anosmia
CN 0
Nervus Terminalis. detection of pheromones. unmyelinated and pass through cribriform plate
CN I
Olfactory. sense of smell.
CN II
Optic. tested visual acuity
CN III
Oculomotor. malfunctions can cause ptosis, external strabismus, abnormal dilation of pupil, slight bulging of eyeball. tested eye movements and bright light
drooping of upper eyelid
ptosis
when the yes have the same amount of deviation in whatever direction they are looking
external strabismus
CN IV
Trochlear. smallest of the nerves extrinsic eye muscles. if paralyzed, loss of superior oblique eye muscles. patient attempting will experience double vision when going down hill or descending flight of stairs. irritation of nerve may cause spasms of muscles.
CN V
Trigeminal. motor nerve of mastication. sensory nerve of head and face. largest of the nerves