Understanding the cranial nerves and their basic innervation is important for all SLPs. But if you’re like me, this type of learning does not come as easily as understanding topics such as child development or the latest trends in AAC. Here are some GREAT resources for learning the cranial nerves: 1) A cut a glue […]
Cranial nerves made easy. Cranial nerves mnemonic of their function, names in order as labeled on brain, and definition. Olfactory (CN I), optic (CN II), oculomotor (CN III), trochlear (CN IV), trigeminal (CN V), abducens (CN VI), facial (CN VII), vestibulocochlear (CN VIII), glossopharyngeal (CN IX
Cranial Nerves and Swallowing: Speech-Language Pathologists need to know how cranial nerves impact swallowing. Patients need cranial nerve examinations.
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Assessment of the Cranial Nerves provides an insightful and vital information about the patient’s nervous system. There are 12 cranial nerves which are often forgotten by nurses, so with that in mind, here’s a free assessment form which you can use for your case studies and assessment forms.
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Cranial nerves are the 12 nerves that emerge directly from the brain, unlike other nerves that originate from the spinal cord. Out of the 12 pairs of the cranial nerves, the initial 2 originate from t...
OVERVIEW OLFACTORY NERVE (CN I) TABLE 9.1. Cranial Nerves: Attachment to Central Nervous System, General Functions, and Distribution TABLE 9.2. Summary of Cranial Nerves TABLE 9.3. Cranial Parasymp…
OVERVIEW OLFACTORY NERVE (CN I) TABLE 9.1. Cranial Nerves: Attachment to Central Nervous System, General Functions, and Distribution TABLE 9.2. Summary of Cranial Nerves TABLE 9.3. Cranial Parasymp…
image from teachmeanatomy.infoCranial nerve testing is BORING!In entry-level physical therapy education, I remember learning (well, memorizing at the time) the cranial nerves. We di…
The cranial nerves are a set of twelve nerves that originate in the brain. Each has a different function for sense or movement. Learn more here.