SPE 691 CRANIAL NERVES WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!

SPE 691 CRANIAL NERVES WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!



V - ANSWER Trigeminal Nerve is CN # ________



Trigeminal Nerve (V) - ANSWER Split into 3 branches (we are most concerned with the
mandibular branch), innervates muscles of mastication.



trigeminal - ANSWER Damage to the _______________________ nerve: may present with an
open-mouth posture, issues with saliva management, difficulty chewing, articulation
issues.



Trigeminal - ANSWER To assess _______________________ nerve function, have the
patient open and close their jaw (can use resistance)



VII - ANSWER Facial Nerve is CN # __________.



Facial Nerve (VII) - ANSWER Cranial nerve that innervates the muscles of the lips.



facial - ANSWER Damage to the __________________ nerve will result in facial asymmetry
(if unilateral), difficulties with facial expression, articulation difficulties, poor labial seal
and poor labial grading.



bilabials, labiodentals, vowels - ANSWER Which sounds are impacted by Facial Nerve
damage?



Facial - ANSWER To assess _____________________ nerve function, have patient
smile/pucker (any activity that makes them move their lips).



IX - ANSWER Glossopharyngeal Nerve is CN # _______.