The Nervous System: Cranial Nerves & Motor System

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Volume 17 reviews the important principles guiding the neurologic examination. Identifying and testing the 12 cranial nerves is covered as well as testing the motor system, especially muscle strength, movement, bulk, tone, and cerebellar function.

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Introduction

Health History Taking

Anatomy Review - Cranial Nerves

Examining Cranial Nerve I - Olfactory

Examining Cranial Nerve II - Optic

Examining Cranial Nerve III, IV, VI - Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens

Examining Cranial Nerve V - Trigeminal

Examining Cranial Nerve VII - Facial

Examining Cranial Nerve VIII - Acoustic

Examining Cranial Nerve IX and X - Glossopharyngeal & Vagus

Examining Cranial Nerve XI - Spinal Accessory

Examining Cranial Nerve XII - Hypoglossal

Anatomy Review - Motor System

Examining the Motor System

Assessment of Coordination

Romberg Testing & Pronator Drift

Describing Your Findings/Summary