Chapter 13, Problem 1CYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The physical examination tests that can assess the function of each of the cranial nerves.

Introduction:

The stimuli from the brain and to the brain are transferred by a group of nerves called cranial nerves. These are the components of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and are always present in pairs. There exist a total of 12cranial nerves. Based on the motor and sensory impulses, these are classified as sensory, motor, and mixed cranial nerve.