(B.R.A.I.N. Games) Cranial Nerves

Anatomy

100

This Cranial Nerve is responsible for showing expressions:

What is the Facial Nerve (VII)

200

This Cranial Nerve controls pupilary action and closes eyelids:

What is the Oculomotor Nerve (III)

300

This Cranial Nerve innervates the muscles of the pharynx, larynx, and esophagus:

What is the Vagus Nerve (X)

400

This Cranial Nerve innervates the muscles of the pharynx and soft palate as well as the Parotid and Zygomatic Salivary Glands:

What is the Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

Entertainment

100

This Cranial Nerve test is associated with this song:"Say Ah" by Trey Songz

What is the Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)

200

This Cranial Nerve is responsible for the action described in the song:"Another One Bites the Dust" By Queen

What is the Trigeminal Nerve (V)

300

There are 2 functions of this Cranial Nerve, ONE is described in this song's lyrics:"Holla if Ya Hear Me" By Tupac

What is the Acoustic/Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII)

400

This Cranial Nerve is responsible for executing the action described in this song:"Smells Like Teen Spirit" By Nervana

What is the Olfactory Nerve (I)

Clinical Application

100

Name the Cranial Nerve, DEMONSTRATE and describe a clinical assessment for Cranial Nerve III:

What is the Oculomotor Nerve (III), PEARL Sign, Eye Tracking Assessment (Diagonal)

200

Name the Cranial Nerve, DEMONSTRATE and describe a clinical assessment for Cranial Nerve XI:

What is the Accessory Nerve (XI), ACTIVE Shoulder shrug, neck flexion/rotation/lateral flexion, RESISTED shoulder shrug

300

Name the Cranial Nerve, DEMONSTRATE and describe a clinical assessment for Cranial Nerve VI:

What is the Abducens Nerve (VI), Lateral Eye Tracking (ONE AT A TIME)

400

Name the Cranial Nerve, DEMONSTRATE, and describe all of the possible ways to assess Cranial Nerve VIII:

What is the Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII), Balance testing (Rhomberg/BESS test), Equal hearing

Scenario

100

During your assessment your athlete complains of blurred vision and an inability to read the scoreboard. Based on the scenario, these Cranial Nerve(s) are likely dysfunctioning.

What is the Optic Nerve (II)

200

During an eye assessment your athlete presents with a nystagmus while tracking superior and laterally. Based on the scenario these Cranial Nerve(s) are likely dysfunctioning.

What is the Trochlear Nerve (IV), Abducens Nerve (VI)

300

During half time you observe your athlete having difficulty with verbal articulation and swallowing water. Based on the scenario these Cranial Nerve(s) are likely dysfunctioning.

What is the Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX), Vagus Nerve (X), Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)

400

During post-game meal one of your athlete’s complains of an inability to smell his favorite food, taste that lovely said food and also presents difficulty with chewing. Based on the scenario, these Cranial Nerve(s) are likely dysfunctioning.

What is the Olfactory Nerve (I), Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX), Trigeminal Nerve (V) Also Acceptable: Facial Nerve (VII)