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3 lis 2023 · Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) Cranial nerve 9 is another multimodal nerve. It originates from the brainstem and leaves the skull through the jugular foramen. It enables swallowing, salivation, and taste sensation, as well as visceral and general sensation in the oral cavity.
- Nerve
Peripheral neuropathy is a disease or injury affecting the...
- Meninges
Brain meninges (superior view) We know that we couldn’t live...
- Optic Disc
The nerve fibers are conveyed via the optic nerve (CN II)...
- Mixed
Cranial nerves have various functions; The olfactory nerve,...
- Efferent
Cranial nerves: facial nerve (inferior view) Finally, the...
- Sphincter Pupillae
Origin and insertion. Sphincter pupillae is a circular...
- Brainstem
The brainstem (brain stem) is the distal part of the brain...
- Stylomastoid Foramen
The stylomastoid foramen is a small, round opening located...
- Nerve
A major function: controls muscles for voice and resonance and the soft palate. Symptoms of damage: dysphagia (swallowing problems), velopharyngeal insufficiency . This nerve is involved (together with nerve IX) in the pharyngeal reflex or gag reflex .
25 paź 2020 · The glossopharyngeal nerve, CN IX, is the ninth paired cranial nerve. In this article, we shall look at the anatomical course of the nerve, and the motor, sensory and parasympathetic functions of its terminal branches.
3 sty 2012 · A thorough assessment of cranial nerves helps identify neurological deficits and aids in diagnosing neurological conditions. This guide offers a comprehensive overview and a handy cheat sheet for quick reference during assessments.
21 gru 2023 · The functions of the cranial nerves are sensory, motor, or both. Sensory cranial nerves help a person see, smell, and hear. Conversely, motor cranial nerves help control muscle...
20 gru 2022 · The names of the cranial nerves relate to their function and they are numerically identified in roman numerals (I-XII). In this article, we shall summarise the anatomy of the cranial nerves – their origin, course, and functions.
7 lut 2023 · Your cranial nerves are pairs of nerves that connect your brain to different parts of your head, neck, and trunk. There are 12 of them, each named for its function or structure.
