Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerve Assessment Nerve Name I II Olfactory Optic Function Smell Visual Acuity Visual Field Test Have athlete smell a familiar odor Have athlete identify fingers Check peripheral vision
III IV V
Pupillary Reaction Shine Light in the eye Eye Movement Facial Sensation Motor Function Motor Function Motor Function Sensory Hearing Balance Follow finger without moving the head Touch the face Have athlete hold mouth open Lateral Eye movements Smile, wrinkle face, puff cheeks Tastes Snap fingers by the ear Rhomberg's Test Swallow and say "AH" Use tongue depressor Shoulder shrugging
VI VII
Abducens Facial
VIII IX X XI XII
Acoustic
Tongue Movement Stick out tongue apply and Strength resistance with a tongue depressor