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The [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.
Question 2
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The cranial foramina of the olfactory nerve is the [blank_start]cribriform[blank_end] plate of the [blank_start]ethmoid[blank_end] bone
Question 3
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Which cranial nerve is the only nerve in the body to have direct contact with the outside world?
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The olfactory nerve
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The optic nerve
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The trochlear nerve
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The hypoglossal nerve
Question 4
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The cranial foramina of the optic nerve is called the ...
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Optic fissure
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Optic tract
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Optic canal
Question 5
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In 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
Question 6
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Testing the optic nerve's sensitivity to colour in clinic should be achieved by using ...
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Ishihara plates
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Fundoscopy
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Pupillary light reflexes
Question 7
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Where is the connection of the Oculomotor nerve to the CNS?
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The Mesencephalon of the Midbrain
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The Mesencephalon of the Pons
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The Myelencephalon of the Medulla
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The Myelencephalon of the Midbrain
Question 8
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The cranial foramina of the oculomotor nerve is called the [blank_start]superior orbital fissure[blank_end]
Question 9
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Using a light to check for pupillary constriction is testing which aspect of the oculomotor nerve?
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Visceral afferent
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Parasympathetic
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Sympathetic
Question 10
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The oculomotor nerve innervates all extraocular muscles apart from ...
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Superior rectus
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Inferior rectus
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Medial rectus
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Lateral Rectus
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Superior Oblique
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Inferior Oblique
Question 11
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Which of the following cranial nerves pass through the superior orbital fissure?
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Optic nerve (CNII)
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Oculomotor nerve (CNIII)
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Trochlear nerve (CNIV)
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Ophthalmic Division of Trigeminal nerve (CNV1)
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Maxillary Division of Trigeminal nerve (CNV2)
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Mandibular Division of Trigeminal nerve (CNV3)
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Abducens nerve
Question 12
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Cranial 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]
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Superior oblique
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Lateral rectus
Question 13
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Which cranial nerves pass through the internal acoustic meatus?
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Facial nerve (CNVII)
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Vestibulocochlear nerve (CNVIII)
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Glossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
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Vagus nerve (CNX)
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Spinal accessory nerve (CNXI)
Question 14
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The [blank_start]Vestibulocochlear[blank_end] nerve is tested clinically by means of Rinnie & Weber Tests.
(give name of nerve, not number)
Question 15
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The 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)
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investing
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sternocleidomastoid
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trapezius
Question 16
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In terms of the spinal accessory nerve, which clinical action would best test the functionality of the trapezius?
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Resisted abduction
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Resisted adduction
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Shrugging of shoulders
Question 17
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In terms of the spinal accessory nerve, which action would best test the functionality of the sternocleidomastoid?
Question 18
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The hypoglossal nerve leaves the cranial vault via the [blank_start]hypoglossal[blank_end] canal
Question 19
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How is the hypoglossal nerve clinically tested?
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Ask the patient to stick their tongue straight out
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Ask the patient to move their tongue to the roof of their mouth, side to side then to the bottom of their mouth
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Ask the patient to swallow a small gulp of water
Question 20
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Which of the tongue muscles is not innervated by the hypoglossal nerve?
[blank_start]Palatoglossus[blank_end]
Question 21
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Upon clinical testing of the Hypoglossal nerves, a unilateral nerve pathology would result in the tongue tip pointing towards the side of the injured nerve.
Question 22
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All of the Trigeminal branches have sensory fibres. Which of the three also has motor fibres?
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The Ophthalmic Division (CNV1)
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The Maxillary Division (CNV2)
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The Mandibular Division (CNV3)
Question 23
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Which 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]
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Ophthalmic Division (CNV1)
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Maxillary Division (CNV2)
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Mandibular Division (CNV3)
Question 24
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The motor aspect of CNV3 innervates the muscles of mastication. Label them on the diagram below (forget about the black lines)
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Temporalis
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Masseter
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Medial Pterygoid
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Lateral Pterygoid
Question 25
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Which of the muscles of mastication facilitates the opening of the jaw?
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Temporalis
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Masseter
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Medial Pterygoid
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Lateral Pterygoid
Question 26
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The motor fibres of CNV3 also innervate a muscle of the middle ear, called the [blank_start]tensor tympani[blank_end]
Question 27
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In 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
Question 28
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Which cranial nerve innervates the stapedius (smallest skeletal muscle in the body)?
Question 29
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Which cranial nerve can be tested by the following actions:
- Raise eyebrows
- Close eyes tightly
- Smile
- Puff out cheeks and hold air
Question 30
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The Glossopharyngeal nerve, Vagus nerve and Spinal Accessory nerve all leave the cranial vault via the [blank_start]jugular[blank_end] foramen
Question 31
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Which cranial nerve is testable by eliciting the gag reflex?
Question 32
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The Vagus nerve descends in the body as part of the [blank_start]carotid[blank_end] sheath.
Question 33
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The 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]
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arch of the aorta
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right subclavian artery
Question 34
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One 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?
Question 35
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Which 2 of the following tests would also successfully test the functionality of the vagus nerve?
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Asking the patient to swallow a small amount of water
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Asking the patient to say a few sentences
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Asking the patient to stick their stick out
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Asking the patient to blink 5 times
Question 36
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Which division of CNV is the only division to be both Sensory and Motor?
Question 37
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Which muscle of the inner ear is supplied by the mandibular nerve (CNV3)?
[blank_start]Tensor Tympani[blank_end]
Question 38
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Name 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
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Lateral Pterygoid
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Masseter
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Medial Pterygoid
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Temporalis
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Mandibular
Question 39
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The Corneal Reflex is Mediated by which division of the Trigeminal Nerve?
Question 40
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The medial meningeal artery leaves the skull via the foramen [blank_start]spinosum[blank_end]
Question 41
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What 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]
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Vagus Nerve
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Internal Jugular Vein
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Common Carotid Artery