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Anatomy of Cranial Nerves: Clinical Testing
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1The [blank_start]intracranial[blank_end] part of the cranial nerve course is the part between the point of connection with the CNS and that nerve's respective foramen in the base of the skull.
- Aintracranial
2The cranial foramina of the olfactory nerve is the [blank_start]cribriform[blank_end] plate of the [blank_start]ethmoid[blank_end] bone
- Acribriform
- Bethmoid
3Which cranial nerve is the only nerve in the body to have direct contact with the outside world?
- AThe olfactory nerve
- BThe optic nerve
- CThe trochlear nerve
- DThe hypoglossal nerve
4The cranial foramina of the optic nerve is called the ...
- AOptic fissure
- BOptic tract
- COptic canal
5In order to test a patient's visual acuity (optic nerve), they should be asked to read out a series of letters on a [blank_start]Snellen[blank_end] chart
- ASnellen
6Testing the optic nerve's sensitivity to colour in clinic should be achieved by using ...
- AIshihara plates
- BFundoscopy
- CPupillary light reflexes
7Where is the connection of the Oculomotor nerve to the CNS?
- AThe Mesencephalon of the Midbrain
- BThe Mesencephalon of the Pons
- CThe Myelencephalon of the Medulla
- DThe Myelencephalon of the Midbrain
8The cranial foramina of the oculomotor nerve is called the [blank_start]superior orbital fissure[blank_end]
- Asuperior orbital fissure
9Using a light to check for pupillary constriction is testing which aspect of the oculomotor nerve?
- AVisceral afferent
- BParasympathetic
- CSympathetic
10The oculomotor nerve innervates all extraocular muscles apart from ...
- ASuperior rectus
- BInferior rectus
- CMedial rectus
- DLateral Rectus
- ESuperior Oblique
- FInferior Oblique
11Which of the following cranial nerves pass through the superior orbital fissure?
- AOptic nerve (CNII)
- BOculomotor nerve (CNIII)
- CTrochlear nerve (CNIV)
- DOphthalmic Division of Trigeminal nerve (CNV1)
- EMaxillary Division of Trigeminal nerve (CNV2)
- FMandibular Division of Trigeminal nerve (CNV3)
- GAbducens nerve
12Cranial nerves III, IV & VI can all be done by asking a patient to do the 'H test', whereby they move their eye as if to draw the letter H. This tests all 6 extraocular muscles.
Which extraocular muscle is associated with...
The Trochlear nerve: [blank_start]Superior oblique[blank_end]
The Abducens nerve: [blank_start]Lateral rectus[blank_end]- ASuperior oblique
- BLateral rectus
13Which cranial nerves pass through the internal acoustic meatus?
- AFacial nerve (CNVII)
- BVestibulocochlear nerve (CNVIII)
- CGlossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
- DVagus nerve (CNX)
- ESpinal accessory nerve (CNXI)
14The [blank_start]Vestibulocochlear[blank_end] nerve is tested clinically by means of Rinnie & Weber Tests.
(give name of nerve, not number)- AVestibulocochlear
15The spinal accessory nerve only innervates muscles of the [blank_start]investing[blank_end] fascia. This fascia comprises two muscles, the [blank_start]sternocleidomastoid[blank_end] and the [blank_start]trapezius[blank_end].
(give in alphabetical order)- Ainvesting
- Bsternocleidomastoid
- Ctrapezius
16In terms of the spinal accessory nerve, which clinical action would best test the functionality of the trapezius?
- AResisted abduction
- BResisted adduction
- CShrugging of shoulders
17In terms of the spinal accessory nerve, which action would best test the functionality of the sternocleidomastoid?
- ARotating the head side to side (looking to either side)
- BShrugging shoulders
- CResisted Abduction
18The hypoglossal nerve leaves the cranial vault via the [blank_start]hypoglossal[blank_end] canal
- Ahypoglossal
19How is the hypoglossal nerve clinically tested?
- AAsk the patient to stick their tongue straight out
- BAsk the patient to move their tongue to the roof of their mouth, side to side then to the bottom of their mouth
- CAsk the patient to swallow a small gulp of water
20Which of the tongue muscles is not innervated by the hypoglossal nerve?
[blank_start]Palatoglossus[blank_end]- APalatoglossus
21Upon clinical testing of the Hypoglossal nerves, a unilateral nerve pathology would result in the tongue tip pointing towards the side of the injured nerve.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
22All of the Trigeminal branches have sensory fibres. Which of the three also has motor fibres?
- AThe Ophthalmic Division (CNV1)
- BThe Maxillary Division (CNV2)
- CThe Mandibular Division (CNV3)
23Which Trigeminal nerve branch leaves by which cranial foramina?
The Superior Orbital Fissure: [blank_start]Ophthalmic Division (CNV1)[blank_end]
The Foramen Rotundum: [blank_start]Maxillary Division (CNV2)[blank_end]
The Foramen Ovale: [blank_start]Mandibular Division (CNV3)[blank_end]- AOphthalmic Division (CNV1)
- BMaxillary Division (CNV2)
- CMandibular Division (CNV3)
24The motor aspect of CNV3 innervates the muscles of mastication. Label them on the diagram below (forget about the black lines)

- ATemporalis
- BMasseter
- CMedial Pterygoid
- DLateral Pterygoid
25Which of the muscles of mastication facilitates the opening of the jaw?
- ATemporalis
- BMasseter
- CMedial Pterygoid
- DLateral Pterygoid
26The motor fibres of CNV3 also innervate a muscle of the middle ear, called the [blank_start]tensor tympani[blank_end]
- Atensor tympani
27In terms of its cranial foramen, the facial nerve enters via the internal acoustic meatus but actually leaves the cranial vault vai the [blank_start]stylomastoid[blank_end] foramen
- Astylomastoid
28Which cranial nerve innervates the stapedius (smallest skeletal muscle in the body)?
- ACNVI
- BCNVII
- CCNVIII
29Which cranial nerve can be tested by the following actions:
- Raise eyebrows
- Close eyes tightly
- Smile
- Puff out cheeks and hold air- AFacial nerve
- BVestibulocochlear nerve
- CMandibular branch of Trigeminal nerve
- DVagus nerve
30The Glossopharyngeal nerve, Vagus nerve and Spinal Accessory nerve all leave the cranial vault via the [blank_start]jugular[blank_end] foramen
- Ajugular
31Which cranial nerve is testable by eliciting the gag reflex?
- AMandibular division of Trigeminal nerve
- BGlossopharyngeal nerve
- CVagus nerve
- DHypoglossal nerve
32The Vagus nerve descends in the body as part of the [blank_start]carotid[blank_end] sheath.
- Acarotid
33The left recurrent laryngeal nerve curves under the [blank_start]arch of the aorta[blank_end]
The right recurrent laryngeal nerve curves under the [blank_start]right subclavian artery[blank_end]- Aarch of the aorta
- Bright subclavian artery
34One method of testing the Vagus nerve is by asking the patient to open their mouth and say 'ahhhhh'. A normal test owuld see the uvula lift straight up in the midline.
In the case of a unilateral vagus nerve insult, would the uvula move towards or away from the non-functioning side?- AThe Uvula would move towards the non-functioning side
- BThe Uvula would move away from the non-functioning side
35Which 2 of the following tests would also successfully test the functionality of the vagus nerve?
- AAsking the patient to swallow a small amount of water
- BAsking the patient to say a few sentences
- CAsking the patient to stick their stick out
- DAsking the patient to blink 5 times
36Which division of CNV is the only division to be both Sensory and Motor?
- ACNV1
- BCNV2
- CCNV3
37Which muscle of the inner ear is supplied by the mandibular nerve (CNV3)?
[blank_start]Tensor Tympani[blank_end]- ATensor Tympani
38Name the four muscles of mastication in alphabetical order:
[blank_start]Lateral Pterygoid[blank_end]
[blank_start]Masseter[blank_end]
[blank_start]Medial Pterygoid[blank_end]
[blank_start]Temporalis[blank_end]
Which nerve supplies all of these muscles?
The [blank_start]Mandibular[blank_end] Nerve- ALateral Pterygoid
- BMasseter
- CMedial Pterygoid
- DTemporalis
- EMandibular
39The Corneal Reflex is Mediated by which division of the Trigeminal Nerve?
- ACNV1
- BCNV2
- CCNV3
40The medial meningeal artery leaves the skull via the foramen [blank_start]spinosum[blank_end]
- Aspinosum
41What are the contents of the carotid sheath in alphabetical order?
[blank_start]Common Carotid Artery[blank_end]
[blank_start]Internal Jugular Vein[blank_end]
[blank_start]Vagus Nerve[blank_end]- AVagus Nerve
- BInternal Jugular Vein
- CCommon Carotid Artery
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- Anatomy of Cranial Nerves: Clinical Testing given by Luke Reid on 29/08/2018
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- Matthew Coulson
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