Nerve lesions Flashcards
Lesion of Olfactory CN1
Loss of smell (anosmia)
Lesion of Optic CN2
Different visual field losses depending on the location of the lesion
Lesion of Oculomotor CN3
Eye moves down and out due to unopposed action of the superior oblique and lateral rectus muscles
Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
Mydriasis (dilated pupil)
Lesion of Trochlear CN4
Diplopia and eye moves down and in
Lesion of Trigeminal CN5
Decreased facial sensation and jaw weakness
Lesion of Abducens CN6
Eye deviates medially
Lesion of Facial CN7 UMN
Asymmetry of lower face with forehead sparing
Lesion of Facial CN7 LMN
Asymmetry of upper and lower face
Loss of taste
Hyperacusis
Eye irritation due to decreased lacrimation
Lesion of Vestiulocochlear CN8
Deafness and vertigo
Lesion of Glossopharyngeal CN9
Decreased gag reflex, uvular deviation away from lesion
Lesion of Vagus CN10
Dysphagia
Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsies
Pseudobulbar palsies
Lesion of Accessory CN11
Patient cannot shrug and displays weak head movement
Lesion of Hypoglossal CN12
Tongue deviates towards the side of weakness during protrusion
Function of olfactory CN1
Smell
Sensory
Function of optic CN2
Sight
Sensory