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30 paź 2023 · The pathway of the accessory nerve can be subdivided into several components. The nerve has an intracranial course, a brief passage through a foramen, and an extracranial course. The extracranial course can be further subdivided into the course in the anterior, and then in the posterior, triangles of the neck.
3 sty 2012 · There are 12 cranial nerves, each with specific functions. They are numbered I through XII based on their position from the front to the back of the brain. Below is a chart of the 12 cranial nerves, the assessment technique used, if the response elicited is normal, and how to document it.
How to Assess the Cranial Nerves - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
12 kwi 2019 · Clinical relevance: assessing the accessory nerve. Examination of the accessory nerve involves assessing two muscles: the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid. When assessing the trapezius, ask the patient to shrug their shoulders, then apply resistance.
12 paź 2023 · The accessory nerve is the eleventh paired cranial nerve. It has a purely somatic motor function, innervating the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the accessory nerve – its anatomical course, motor functions and clinical correlations.
19 gru 2022 · Objectives: Assess the anatomy of the accessory nerve. Identify the common and less common etiologies of accessory nerve injuries. Determine the management considerations for patients with accessory nerve injuries.
5 wrz 2010 · Accessory nerve (CN XI) The accessory nerve (CN XI) transmits motor information to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It does not have a sensory component. Assessment. To assess the accessory nerve: 1. First, inspect for evidence sternocleidomastoid or trapezius muscle wasting. 2.
