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Cranial Nerves: Function and Dysfunction Linda Wilson-Pauwels
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Mar 9, 2014 - The cranial nerves are an important collection of nerves, all of which travel directly to the brain rather than through the spinal cord, like most other nerves. Complete a vascular examination. And for function: Some Say Marry Money But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter Most. Complete a full neurological examination, including the cranial nerves, lower limbs and gait examinations. May 11, 2010 - The ability to walk, bend over, and wave the hand require that information be transmitted from the brain, through the spinal cord and out to the corresponding part of the body via the spinal nerves. Typically, motor loss is Complete Spinal Cord Injury (CSCI) – With a CSCI no motor or sensor functions exist below the level of injury. Jun 14, 2013 - (If you're interested, greater details on the specific functions of the twelve cranial nerves can be found here.) My 8th cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance, also joined the dysfunctional nerve party. In most patients with this disorder, antibodies to voltage-gated P/Q-type calcium channel receptors exist. Jul 11, 2011 - So we're up to cranial nerve IX, the Glossopharyngeal. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is a neuromuscular junction disorder caused by disordered calcium channel function on the presynaptic nerve terminal. Mar 12, 2014 - Test [vibration,] pain and temperature sensation. Assess the patient's autonomic function by doing a lying-standing blood pressure and asking about problems such as urinary retention, constipation and sexual dysfunction. This connection also Symptoms include weakness, motor loss, bladder dysfunction, and decreased sensitivity to temperature. Laboratory studies show normal serum levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, creatinine, glucose, and creatine kinase. Jun 18, 2011 - A sensory examination shows no abnormalities, and cranial nerve function is normal.