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what 2 diseases is LMN lesions only due to destruction of anterior horns
flaccid paralysis
poliomyelitis
Werdnig-Hoffman disease
mostly white matter of CERVICAL region
random and asymmetric lesions due to demyelination
scanning speech
intention tremor
nystagmus
MS
combined UPPER and LOWER motor neuron deficits with NO sensory deficits
both upper and lower motor neuron signs
ALS
complete occlusion of anterior spinal artery
spares the dorsal columns and tract of Lissauer
degeneration of dorsal roots and dorsal columns
impaired proprioception
locomotor ataxia
tabes dorsalis
crossing of fibers of spinothalamic tract damaged
bilateral loss of pain and temp sensation
syringomyelia
demyelination of DC, lateral CST, spinocerebellar tracts
ataxic gait, hyperreflexia, impaired position and vibration sense
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Freidrich's ataxia
caused by virus transmitted fecal-oral
replicates on oropharynx and SI before spreading to blood stream
leads to destruction of cells in ANTERIOR HORN of SC --> LMN destruction
poliomyelitis
symptoms of poliomyelitis
malaise
headache
fever
nausea
abdominal pain
sore throat
muscle weakness and atrophy
fasciculations and fibrillation and hyporeflexia
CSF of poliomyelitis
lymphocytic pleocytosis with slight elevation of protein
AR present as FLOPPY BABY
tongue fasciculations
die by 7 months
associated with DEGENERATION OF ANTERIOR HORNS
LMN involvement ONLY
Werdnig-Hoffman
BOTH LMN and UMN signs
no sensory, cognitive, oculomotor deficts
caused by defect in superoxide dismutase 1
ALS
degeneration of DC and DR due to tertiary syphilis --> impaired propioception and locomotor ataxia
associated with Charcot's joints
shooting lighting pain
Argyll Robertson pupils (reactive to accomodation but NOT TO LIGHT)
absence of DTRs
tabes dorsalis
AR trinucleotide repeat disorder GAA, frataxin
leads to impairment in MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTIONING
staggering gait
frequent falling
nystagmus
dysarthria
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
kyphoscholiosis in childhood
Freidrech's Ataxia
hemisection of spinal cord
Brown-Sequard
sx of brown-sequard
ipsilateral UMN signs
ipsilateral loss of tactile vibrations, proprioception sense below lesion
contralateral pain and temp loss below lesion
ipsilateral loss of all sensation at level of lesion
LMN signs at level of lesion
if lesion occurs above T1 --> Horner's syndrome
AR present as FLOPPY BABY
tongue fasciculations
die by 7 months
associated with DEGENERATION OF ANTERIOR HORNS
LMN involvement ONLY
Werdnig-Hoffman
sx of horner's syndrome
ptosis
anhidrosis
miosis
associated with lesions of SC above T1
BOTH LMN and UMN signs
no sensory, cognitive, oculomotor deficts
caused by defect in superoxide dismutase 1
ALS
degeneration of DC and DR due to tertiary syphilis --> impaired propioception and locomotor ataxia
associated with Charcot's joints
shooting lighting pain
Argyll Robertson pupils (reactive to accomodation but NOT TO LIGHT)
absence of DTRs
tabes dorsalis
AR trinucleotide repeat disorder GAA, frataxin
leads to impairment in MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTIONING
staggering gait
frequent falling
nystagmus
dysarthria
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
kyphoscholiosis in childhood
Freidrech's Ataxia
hemisection of spinal cord
Brown-Sequard
sx of brown-sequard
ipsilateral UMN signs
ipsilateral loss of tactile vibrations, proprioception sense below lesion
contralateral pain and temp loss below lesion
ipsilateral loss of all sensation at level of lesion
LMN signs at level of lesion
if lesion occurs above T1 --> Horner's syndrome
sx of horner's syndrome
ptosis
anhidrosis
miosis
associated with lesions of SC above T1
posterior commissure interconnects
pretectal nuclei --> mediating consensual pupillary light reflexes
what receives retinal input via the brachium of SC?
projects to ipsilateral and contralateral Edinger-Westphal nucleus
pretectal nucleus
UMN lesion of Facial nerve results in
contralateral weakness of lower face and spares forehead
LMN lesion of facial nerve results in
paralysis of facial muscles in both upper and lower face
projects binaural auditory information to inferior collicular nucleus
lateral leminiscus
conducts auditory information from inferior collicular nucleus to medial geniculate
brachium of inferior colliculus
trochleat nucleus of CN 4 gives rise to GSE fibers which encircle periaqueductal gray matter, decussate in
superior medullary velum
exist midbrain from its dorsal aspect to innervate SO muscle
what gives rise to GVE preganglionic parasympathetic fibers that terminate in the ciliary ganglion?
Edinger-Westphal nucleus of CN3
what contains vestibular fibers that coordinate eye movement?

interconnect the ocular motor cranial nerves
MLF
located in tegementum at level of CN3
receieves bilateral input from cerebral cortex
receives contralateral input from cerebellar nuclei
red nucleus
what pathway?
serves as pain, temp, light touch pathway from face and oral cavity
ventral trigeminal
ventral trigeminal contains GSA fibers from what CN?
CN7,9,10
receive discriminative tactile and pressure from contralateral
principal sensory nucleus of CN5
VTT terminates in the ___ of thalamus
VPM
1st order neurons in VTT
trigeminal ganglion
mediate pain and temperature sensation
give rise to axons that descend in spinal trigeminal tract
mediate light touch sensation and give rise to bifurcating axons that ascend and descend in spinal trigeminal nucleus
2nd order neurons of VTT located in
spinal trigeminal nucleus
give rise to decussating axons that terminate in the VPM of the thalamus
3rd order neurons of VTT
located in VPM nucleus
project via posterior limb of internal capsul to the face area of the postcentral gyrus 3,1,2
dorsal trigeminothalamic tract subserves
discriminative tactile and pressure sensation from face and oral cavity
1st order neurons are
trigeminal ganglion that synapse in the principal sensory nucleus of CN5
2nd order neurons are
principal sensory nucleus of CN5 project to ipsilateral VPM nucleus of thalamus
3rd order neurons of DTT located in
VPM nucleus
project via posterior limb of internal capsule to face area of postcentral gyrus areas 3,1,2
located in the rostral pontine tegmentum
receives discriminative tactile input from face
principal sensory nucleus
located in spinal cord C1-C3, medulla, pons
receives pain and temp input from face and oral cavity
projects via crossed VTT tract to VPM
spinal trigeminal nucleus
GSA proprioception
consists of large pseudouniplar neurons
input from muscle spindles and pressure/joint receptors
project to trigeminal motor nucleus to mediate muscle stretch (jaw jerk) reflex and regulate force of bite
receives input from muscle of mastication and EO muscles, teeth and hard palate and TMJ
mesencephalic nucleus
located in rostral pontine tegementum at the level of principal sensory nucleus of CN5
innervates muscles of mastication
receives bilateral corticobulbar input
receives input from mesencephalic nucleus
trigeminal motor nucleus
jaw jerk reflex
monosynaptic myotatic reflex
afferent and efferent limb?
both V-3
corneal reflex afferent and efferent limb?
ophthalmic nerve V-1
facial nerve VII
3rd order neurons of DTT located in
VPM nucleus
project via posterior limb of internal capsule to face area of postcentral gyrus areas 3,1,2
recurrent paroxysms of sharp, stabbing pain in one or more branches of trigeminal nerve
can result from redundant loop of SCA impinging on trigeminal root
trigeminal neuralgia
located in the rostral pontine tegmentum
receives discriminative tactile input from face
principal sensory nucleus
what is the DOC for trigeminal neuralgia?
carbamazepine
or imipramine
located in spinal cord C1-C3, medulla, pons
receives pain and temp input from face and oral cavity
projects via crossed VTT tract to VPM
spinal trigeminal nucleus
herpes zoster opthalamicus
viral infection affecting opthalmic nerve
corneal ulceration with infection may result in blindness
GSA proprioception
consists of large pseudouniplar neurons
input from muscle spindles and pressure/joint receptors
project to trigeminal motor nucleus to mediate muscle stretch (jaw jerk) reflex and regulate force of bite
receives input from muscle of mastication and EO muscles, teeth and hard palate and TMJ
mesencephalic nucleus
located in rostral pontine tegementum at the level of principal sensory nucleus of CN5
innervates muscles of mastication
receives bilateral corticobulbar input
receives input from mesencephalic nucleus
trigeminal motor nucleus
jaw jerk reflex
monosynaptic myotatic reflex
afferent and efferent limb?
both V-3
corneal reflex afferent and efferent limb?
ophthalmic nerve V-1
facial nerve VII
recurrent paroxysms of sharp, stabbing pain in one or more branches of trigeminal nerve
can result from redundant loop of SCA impinging on trigeminal root
trigeminal neuralgia
what is the DOC for trigeminal neuralgia?
carbamazepine
or imipramine
herpes zoster opthalamicus
viral infection affecting opthalmic nerve
corneal ulceration with infection may result in blindness
results in miosis ptosis facial pain trgeminal palsy
lesions of trigeminal ganglion and sympathetic fibers
may involve 3,4, 6
paratrigeminal syndrome
extramedullary tumor of vestibulocochlear nerve that is found in cerebellopontine angle or internal acoustic meatus
acoustic neuroma
loss of sensation occurring in an onion-skin distribution
face is represented somatotopically as a number of semicircular territories
fibers innervating mouth area terminate near obex
fibers innervating back of head terminate in upper cervical levels
central lesion of spinal trigeminal tract and nucleus
acoustic neuroma results in
unilateral tinnitus
unilateral hearing loss
facial weakness and loss of corneal reflex
loss of pain and temperature sensation and loss of corneal reflex
caused by aneurysm of cavernous sinus
involve CN 3,4,6, 5-1, 5-2, postganglionic sympathetic fibers of the orbit
Cavernous sinus syndrome
destroy CN 3--> INO (parasympathetic paresis)
interrupt of symp --> horner syndrome
lacrimal reflex involve afferent and efferent limb?
afferent 5-1
efferent 7
what branch of trigeminal innervates the external ear, EAM, tympanic membrane, lower lip, chin, posterior portion of temple, teeth of lower jaw
oral mucosa of cheeks, floor of mouth anterior 2/3 of tongue,TMJ and cranial dura?
mandibular
what part of ear?
conducts sound waves to tympanic membrane?
outer ear: auricle and EAM
what part serves as an amplified and impedance matching device
middle ear
middle ear receives sensory innervation from
CN9
tensor tympani is innerv by
trigeminal
stapedius is innerv by
facial
scala vestibuli contains
perilymph
scala vestibuli transmits traveling waves toward
helicotrema, scala tympani, round window
traveling waves extend to potion of basilar membrane that has same resonant frequency through basilar membrane and via scala tympani to round window
what contains the organ of Corti
and endolymph
cochear duct (scala media)
basilar membrane separates the cochlear duct from scala tympani
has ptch localization along its length
apex ____
base ____
apex low frequency 20 hz
base high frequency 20,000 hz
spiral ganglion of CN8 is located in
bony modiolus of cochlea
consists of bipolar neurons of cochlear division of vestibulocochlear nerve CN8
IHC synapse with
numerous afferent fibers
makes contact with one hair cell
majority of dibers in chochlear nerve come from IHC
OHC synapse with afferent fibers that contact numerous OHCs
-outnumber inner hair cells
3:1
superior olive is located in the
Pons at the level of the facial nucleus
SO projects bilaterally to
lateral leminiscus
SO plays a role in
sound localization and binaural processing
basilar membrane separates the cochlear duct from scala tympani
has ptch localization along its length
apex ____
base ____
apex low frequency 20 hz
base high frequency 20,000 hz
causes of conduction deafness
obstruction by wave (Cerumen) or foreign body
otosclerosis - neogenesis of labyrinthine spongy bone around the oval windoe
most frequent cause of progressive conduction deafness
inflammation of middle ear --> otitis media
spiral ganglion of CN8 is located in
bony modiolus of cochlea
consists of bipolar neurons of cochlear division of vestibulocochlear nerve CN8
nerve deafness causes
1. Presbycusis - hearing loss with aging; degeneration of the organ of Corti
2. acoustic neuroma - internal auditory meatus or in Cerebellopontine angle
unilateral deafness and tinnitus
IHC synapse with
numerous afferent fibers
makes contact with one hair cell
majority of dibers in chochlear nerve come from IHC
in unilateral conduction deafness, Rinne test shows
pt fails to hear vibrations in air AFTER bone conduction
OHC synapse with afferent fibers that contact numerous OHCs
-outnumber inner hair cells
3:1
basilar membrane separates the cochlear duct from scala tympani
has ptch localization along its length
apex ____
base ____
apex low frequency 20 hz
base high frequency 20,000 hz
superior olive is located in the
Pons at the level of the facial nucleus
spiral ganglion of CN8 is located in
bony modiolus of cochlea
consists of bipolar neurons of cochlear division of vestibulocochlear nerve CN8
IHC synapse with
numerous afferent fibers
makes contact with one hair cell
majority of dibers in chochlear nerve come from IHC
SO projects bilaterally to
lateral leminiscus
OHC synapse with afferent fibers that contact numerous OHCs
-outnumber inner hair cells
3:1
SO plays a role in
sound localization and binaural processing
causes of conduction deafness
obstruction by wave (Cerumen) or foreign body
otosclerosis - neogenesis of labyrinthine spongy bone around the oval windoe
most frequent cause of progressive conduction deafness
inflammation of middle ear --> otitis media
superior olive is located in the
Pons at the level of the facial nucleus
nerve deafness causes
1. Presbycusis - hearing loss with aging; degeneration of the organ of Corti
2. acoustic neuroma - internal auditory meatus or in Cerebellopontine angle
unilateral deafness and tinnitus
SO projects bilaterally to
lateral leminiscus
in unilateral conduction deafness, Rinne test shows
pt fails to hear vibrations in air AFTER bone conduction
SO plays a role in
sound localization and binaural processing
causes of conduction deafness
obstruction by wave (Cerumen) or foreign body
otosclerosis - neogenesis of labyrinthine spongy bone around the oval windoe
most frequent cause of progressive conduction deafness
inflammation of middle ear --> otitis media
nerve deafness causes
1. Presbycusis - hearing loss with aging; degeneration of the organ of Corti
2. acoustic neuroma - internal auditory meatus or in Cerebellopontine angle
unilateral deafness and tinnitus
in unilateral conduction deafness, Rinne test shows
pt fails to hear vibrations in air AFTER bone conduction
Doll's head eye phenomenon (oculocephalic reflex)
intact brainstem/vestibular nuclei when eyes move conjugately in opp direction
doll's head eye fixed when lesion in vestibular nuclei and MLFs
normal caloric nystagmus
cold water-nystagmus to opposite side and pastpointing to same side
hot water - nystagmus to same side and past pointing to opposite side
comatose subjects' caloric nystagmus
no nystagmus
brainstem intact--> eye deviate to side of cold irrigation
bilateral MLF transection, abducted eye deviates to side of cold
lower brainstem damage to vestibular nuclei, eye do not deviate
decerebrate posturing
transect brainstem between red nucleus and vestibular nuclei
results from tonic activity of pontine reticular formation and lateral vestibular nucleus
extension, adduction, hyperpronationg, extension of feet with plantar flexion
decorticate rigidity results from
lesions of internal capsule or cerebral hemisphere
characterized by motor pattern that is typical of chronic spastic hemiplegia
known as bilateral spastic hemiplegia
sensation of irregular whirling
illusion of mvmt
vertigo
inner ear disease
increase in endolymphatic fluid pressure
vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, sensation of fullness, and pressure in ear
Meniere's disease
characterized by presence of horizontal nystagmus
inflammation of labyrinth
due to bacterial, viral, toxic causes
symptoms like meniere's
labyrinthitis
unilateral labrynthectomy
predominantly horizontal nystagmus directed to opposite side
bilateral simultaneous labyrinthectomy
no nystagmus
most common cause of recurrent vertigo
elicited by certain head positions
paroxysms of vertigo is accompanied by nystagmus
not associated with heading loss or tinnitus
benign positional vertigo
consists of MR paresis on attempted lateral gaze
associated w/ monocular horizontal nystagmus
result of demyelinating plaque
most commonly seen in MS
MLF syndrome
INO
**MEDIAL RECTUS PARESIS on lateral Gaze!!
most common cause of recurrent vertigo
elicited by certain head positions
paroxysms of vertigo is accompanied by nystagmus
not associated with heading loss or tinnitus
benign positional vertigo
consists of MR paresis on attempted lateral gaze
associated w/ monocular horizontal nystagmus
result of demyelinating plaque
most commonly seen in MS
MLF syndrome
INO
**MEDIAL RECTUS PARESIS on lateral Gaze!!
where is the lesion?
headaches
inability to walk
loss of hearing on right side
tinnitus
vertigo nausea
widebased ataxic gait
dysphagia
facial weakness on right side
sensory loss over face on right side
absent gag reflex
diplopia
CP angle
where is the lesion?
headaches
inability to walk
loss of hearing on right side
tinnitus
vertigo nausea
widebased ataxic gait
dysphagia
facial weakness on right side
sensory loss over face on right side
absent gag reflex
diplopia
CP angle
where is the lesion?
headaches
inability to walk
loss of hearing on right side
tinnitus
vertigo nausea
widebased ataxic gait
dysphagia
facial weakness on right side
sensory loss over face on right side
absent gag reflex
diplopia
CP angle
tilting the head forward would maximally stimulate
macula of utricle
tilting the head forward would maximally stimulate
macula of utricle
tilting the head forward would maximally stimulate
macula of utricle
elevated 30 degrees from horizontal
cold water injected in left EAM
if brainstem is intact, what happens?
deviation of eyes to the left
elevated 30 degrees from horizontal
cold water injected in left EAM
if brainstem is intact, what happens?
deviation of eyes to the left
elevated 30 degrees from horizontal
cold water injected in left EAM
if brainstem is intact, what happens?
deviation of eyes to the left
cause of symptoms of CN5,7,8
acoustic schwannoma impinges on cranial nerves resulting in loss of ipsilateral face and loss of corneal reflex
CN7 lesions result in lower motor neuron paralysis *ipsilateral muscles of facial expression), loss of corneal reflex
CN8 leads to loss of hearing, nystagmus, vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting
cause of symptoms of CN5,7,8
acoustic schwannoma impinges on cranial nerves resulting in loss of ipsilateral face and loss of corneal reflex
CN7 lesions result in lower motor neuron paralysis *ipsilateral muscles of facial expression), loss of corneal reflex
CN8 leads to loss of hearing, nystagmus, vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting
cause of symptoms of CN5,7,8
acoustic schwannoma impinges on cranial nerves resulting in loss of ipsilateral face and loss of corneal reflex
CN7 lesions result in lower motor neuron paralysis *ipsilateral muscles of facial expression), loss of corneal reflex
CN8 leads to loss of hearing, nystagmus, vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting
cupriolithiasis in benign positional vertigo
dislocation of otoliths that move freely with mvmt of head
cupriolithiasis in benign positional vertigo
dislocation of otoliths that move freely with mvmt of head
cupriolithiasis in benign positional vertigo
dislocation of otoliths that move freely with mvmt of head
consists of medial rectus palsy on attempted lateral gaze
nystagmus in abducting eye is evidence
convergence is intact
MLF syndrome
consists of medial rectus palsy on attempted lateral gaze
nystagmus in abducting eye is evidence
convergence is intact
MLF syndrome
consists of medial rectus palsy on attempted lateral gaze
nystagmus in abducting eye is evidence
convergence is intact
MLF syndrome
CNI damage results in
anosmia often due to fracture of ethmoid bone
CNI damage results in
anosmia often due to fracture of ethmoid bone
CNI damage results in
anosmia often due to fracture of ethmoid bone
CN 2 is not a true peripheral nerve but a tract of
diencephalon
lies within subarachnoid space
enters the skull via the optic canal
myelinated by oligodendrocytes
axons that contain via optic chiasm and optic tracts to lateral geniculate body
CN 2 is not a true peripheral nerve but a tract of
diencephalon
lies within subarachnoid space
enters the skull via the optic canal
myelinated by oligodendrocytes
axons that contain via optic chiasm and optic tracts to lateral geniculate body
CN 2 is not a true peripheral nerve but a tract of
diencephalon
lies within subarachnoid space
enters the skull via the optic canal
myelinated by oligodendrocytes
axons that contain via optic chiasm and optic tracts to lateral geniculate body
ipsilateral blindness and loss of direct pupillary light reflex due to
regeneration of optic nerve
ipsilateral blindness and loss of direct pupillary light reflex due to
regeneration of optic nerve
ipsilateral blindness and loss of direct pupillary light reflex due to
regeneration of optic nerve
when it is subjected to increased ICP,
papilledema--> choked optic disk
when it is subjected to increased ICP,
papilledema--> choked optic disk
when it is subjected to increased ICP,
papilledema--> choked optic disk
CN III functions
pure motor
moves eye
constrict pupil
accomodates
converges
edinger-westphal nucleus
project to ciliary ganglion of orbit via CNIII
ciliary ganglion
project postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to sphincter muscle of iris and to ciliary muscle (accomodation)
oculomotor paralysis
frequently due to transtentorial herniation
results in diplopia
ptosis
look down and out
dilated and fixed pupil and paralysis of accomodation
causes of CN3 impairment
uncal herniation
aneurysm
DM oculomotor palsy due to damage to central fibers and sparing pupilloconstrictor fibers
CN7 mediates
facial mvmts taste salivation lacrimation
2nd pharyngela arch
CN III functions
pure motor
moves eye
constrict pupil
accomodates
converges
GSA component of CN7
cell bodies in geniculate ganglion
innerv posterior surface of external ear
projects centrally to spinal trigeminal tract and nucleus
edinger-westphal nucleus
project to ciliary ganglion of orbit via CNIII
SVA of CN7
geniculate ganglion
projects to solitary nucleus and tract
innerv taste buds from anterior 2/3 of tongue
ciliary ganglion
project postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to sphincter muscle of iris and to ciliary muscle (accomodation)
GVE of CN7
lacrimal
submandibular, sublingual glands
oculomotor paralysis
frequently due to transtentorial herniation
results in diplopia
ptosis
look down and out
dilated and fixed pupil and paralysis of accomodation
loss of general sensation from face and mucous membranes of oral and nasal cavities
what CN?
5
causes of CN3 impairment
uncal herniation
aneurysm
DM oculomotor palsy due to damage to central fibers and sparing pupilloconstrictor fibers
CN7 mediates
facial mvmts taste salivation lacrimation
2nd pharyngela arch
GSA component of CN7
cell bodies in geniculate ganglion
innerv posterior surface of external ear
projects centrally to spinal trigeminal tract and nucleus
SVA of CN7
geniculate ganglion
projects to solitary nucleus and tract
innerv taste buds from anterior 2/3 of tongue
GVE of CN7
lacrimal
submandibular, sublingual glands
loss of general sensation from face and mucous membranes of oral and nasal cavities
what CN?
5
flaccid paralysis of muscles of mastication
V
deviation of jaw to weak side
V
paralysis of tensor tympani
V
convergent strabismus (esotropia) inability to abduct eye bc of unopposed action of medial rectus
VI
horizontal diplopia - maximum separation of double images when looking toward paretic lateral rectus muscle
VI
Bell palsy
CN7
trauma to facial canal
LMN lesion
lose taste of anterior 2/3 of tongue
7th
lesions of vestibular nerve causes
disequilibrium
nystagmus
vertigo
lesion of cochlear nerve causes
hearing loss
tinnitus
afferent limb of gag reflex
CN9
lose carotid sinus reflex
CN9
lose carotid sinue reflex
CN9
lose taste from posterior third of tongue
CN9
SVE component of stylopharyngeus muscle
arises from nucleus ambiguus of lateral medulla
vagus mediates
phonation
swallowing
elevation of palate
taste
viscera of neck, thorax, abdomen
lose carotid sinus reflex
CN9
lesion of vagus causes
ipsilateral paralysis of soft palate pharynx larynx dysphonia
loss of gag (efferent)
anesthesia of pharynx and larynx
aortic aneurysms and tumors of neck and thorax frequently compress vagus
lose carotid sinue reflex
CN9
lesion of CN11
paralysis of SCM (difficulty turning head to opposite side of lesion), trap (ipsilateral shoulder droop)
paralysis of larynx
lose taste from posterior third of tongue
CN9
CN12 lesion causes
hemiparalysis of tongue
when protruded points toward weak side due to unopposed action
lack wounds if LMN
SVE component of stylopharyngeus muscle
arises from nucleus ambiguus of lateral medulla
vertical diplopia
unsure when descending stairs
eliminate double vision by tilting his chin to paretic side
superior oblique
vagus mediates
phonation
swallowing
elevation of palate
taste
viscera of neck, thorax, abdomen
anosmia results from damage of
CN1
lesion of vagus causes
ipsilateral paralysis of soft palate pharynx larynx dysphonia
loss of gag (efferent)
anesthesia of pharynx and larynx
aortic aneurysms and tumors of neck and thorax frequently compress vagus
lesion of CN11
paralysis of SCM (difficulty turning head to opposite side of lesion), trap (ipsilateral shoulder droop)
paralysis of larynx
CN12 lesion causes
hemiparalysis of tongue
when protruded points toward weak side due to unopposed action
lack wounds if LMN
vertical diplopia
unsure when descending stairs
eliminate double vision by tilting his chin to paretic side
superior oblique
anosmia results from damage of
CN1
severe pain in ear and throat
episodic pain triggered by swallowing, chewing, coughing, laughing
loss of gag reflex
analgesia of tongue
dysphagia
CN9
cranial nerve's fibers are myelinated by oligos
CN2
difficulty in turning head away from side of neck that is injured
visible shoulder droop
CN11
innervates parotid gland
CN9
efferent limb of corneal reflex
CN7
efferent limb of gag reflex
CN10
innervates infratentorial dura
CN10
severe pain in ear and throat
episodic pain triggered by swallowing, chewing, coughing, laughing
loss of gag reflex
analgesia of tongue
dysphagia
CN9
pure motor nerve
CN11
cranial nerve's fibers are myelinated by oligos
CN2
branch of maxillary artery
foramen spinosum
difficulty in turning head away from side of neck that is injured
visible shoulder droop
CN11
innervates buccinator
CN7 muscle of facial expression
innervates parotid gland
CN9
severe pain in ear and throat
episodic pain triggered by swallowing, chewing, coughing, laughing
loss of gag reflex
analgesia of tongue
dysphagia
CN9
efferent limb of corneal reflex
CN7
efferent limb of gag reflex
CN10
cranial nerve's fibers are myelinated by oligos
CN2
innervates infratentorial dura
CN10
difficulty in turning head away from side of neck that is injured
visible shoulder droop
CN11
pure motor nerve
CN11
innervates parotid gland
CN9
efferent limb of corneal reflex
CN7
branch of maxillary artery
foramen spinosum
efferent limb of gag reflex
CN10
innervates buccinator
CN7 muscle of facial expression
innervates infratentorial dura
CN10
pure motor nerve
CN11
branch of maxillary artery
foramen spinosum
innervates buccinator
CN7 muscle of facial expression
maxillary nerve goes through
foramen rotundum
nerve that projects to otic ganglion
lesser petrosal nerve of CN9 passes through innominate canal to synapse with postganglionic neurons of otic ganglion
Cn3,4,6,5-1 pass through
superior orbital fissure
what syndrome and what infarction?
contralateral hemiparesis of trunk and extremities
contralateral loss of proprioception, distiminative tactile sensation and vibration sensation from trunk and extremities
hypoglossal nerve roots -ispilateral flaccid paralysis of tongue
medial medullary
occlusion of anterior spinal artery
what syndrome? what infarct?
vestibular nuclei: nystagmus, nausea, vomiting, vertigo
ICP: ipsilateral cerebllar signs
Nucleus ambiguus of CN9, 10, 11
CN9: loss of gag
vagus nerve roots: lesion of nucleus ambiguus
spinthalamic: contralateral loss of pain and temp
spinal trigeminal nucleus and tract: isilateral loss of pain and temp sensation from face
descending symp: ipsilateral horner syndrome
Wallerian (lateral medullary) syndrome
PICA
maxillary nerve goes through
foramen rotundum
results from occlusion from paramedian br of basilar artery
Medial inferior pontine syndrome
nerve that projects to otic ganglion
lesser petrosal nerve of CN9 passes through innominate canal to synapse with postganglionic neurons of otic ganglion
sx of medial inferior pontine syndrome
abducent nerve roots: ispilateral lateral rectus paralysis
CBT: weakness of lower face
CST: contralateral hemiparesis of trunk and extremities
base of pons: ipsilateral limb and gait ataxia
medial leminiscus: contralateral loss of proprioception, discriminative tactile sensation, vibration sensation from trunk and extremities
Cn3,4,6,5-1 pass through
superior orbital fissure
ipsilateral facial paralysis
loss of taste from anterior 2/4
loss of corneal and stapedial reflexes
unilateral deafness
nystagmus
nausea, vomiting, vertigo
Spinal trigeminal nucleus and tract
MCP ICP
STT: loss of pain and temp sensation from trunk and extremitis
ispilateral horners
AICA
lateral inferior pontine syndrome
what syndrome and what infarction?
contralateral hemiparesis of trunk and extremities
contralateral loss of proprioception, distiminative tactile sensation and vibration sensation from trunk and extremities
hypoglossal nerve roots -ispilateral flaccid paralysis of tongue
medial medullary
occlusion of anterior spinal artery
lateral superior pontine syndrome caused by what infarct?
SCA
what syndrome? what infarct?
vestibular nuclei: nystagmus, nausea, vomiting, vertigo
ICP: ipsilateral cerebllar signs
Nucleus ambiguus of CN9, 10, 11
CN9: loss of gag
vagus nerve roots: lesion of nucleus ambiguus
spinthalamic: contralateral loss of pain and temp
spinal trigeminal nucleus and tract: isilateral loss of pain and temp sensation from face
descending symp: ipsilateral horner syndrome
Wallerian (lateral medullary) syndrome
PICA
infarction of base of superior pons
infarct CST, CBT resulting in quadriplegia
locked-in syndrome
may result from central pontine myelinolysis
results from occlusion from paramedian br of basilar artery
Medial inferior pontine syndrome
sx of medial inferior pontine syndrome
abducent nerve roots: ispilateral lateral rectus paralysis
CBT: weakness of lower face
CST: contralateral hemiparesis of trunk and extremities
base of pons: ipsilateral limb and gait ataxia
medial leminiscus: contralateral loss of proprioception, discriminative tactile sensation, vibration sensation from trunk and extremities
ipsilateral facial paralysis
loss of taste from anterior 2/4
loss of corneal and stapedial reflexes
unilateral deafness
nystagmus
nausea, vomiting, vertigo
Spinal trigeminal nucleus and tract
MCP ICP
STT: loss of pain and temp sensation from trunk and extremitis
ispilateral horners
AICA
lateral inferior pontine syndrome
lateral superior pontine syndrome caused by what infarct?
SCA
infarction of base of superior pons
infarct CST, CBT resulting in quadriplegia
locked-in syndrome
may result from central pontine myelinolysis
medial midbrain syndrome-infarct of
PCA and aneurysms of circle of Willis
occulomotor nerve roots
corticobulbar tracts
corticospinal tracts
paramedian midbrain syndrome
occlusion or hemorrhage of paramedian midbrain branches of PCA
CN3, red nucleus, medial leminiscus
dorsal midbrain syndrome (parinaud) is caused by
pinealoma or germimoma of pineal region
Superior colliculus and pretectal area --> paralysis of upward and downward gaze, pupillary disturbances, absence of convergence
cerebral aqueduct --> noncommunicating hydrocephalus
INO
frequent sign of MS
medial rectus palsy on attempted lateral gaze and monocular nystagmus
normal convergence
lesion of abducens nucleus result in
MLF signs and lateral recut paralysis with internal strabismus
medial midbrain syndrome-infarct of
PCA and aneurysms of circle of Willis
occulomotor nerve roots
corticobulbar tracts
corticospinal tracts
16 yo short with bullet in head
lodged in left medullary pyramid
ontains the uncrossed CST
causes spastic paresis on right side with all pyramidal signs
paramedian midbrain syndrome
occlusion or hemorrhage of paramedian midbrain branches of PCA
CN3, red nucleus, medial leminiscus
lateral strabisumus exotropia is seen in
midbrain
dorsal midbrain syndrome (parinaud) is caused by
pinealoma or germimoma of pineal region
Superior colliculus and pretectal area --> paralysis of upward and downward gaze, pupillary disturbances, absence of convergence
cerebral aqueduct --> noncommunicating hydrocephalus
right arm and leg dystaxia, nystagmus, hoaresness,miosis, ptosis on right
lateral medullary (wallerian)
INO
frequent sign of MS
medial rectus palsy on attempted lateral gaze and monocular nystagmus
normal convergence
miosis, ptosis, hemianhidrosis on left
laryngeal and palatal paralysis left side
facial anesthesia left side
loss of pain and temp sensation from trunk and extremities on right
Wallerian lateral medullary
lesion of abducens nucleus result in
MLF signs and lateral recut paralysis with internal strabismus
severe ptosis
eye looks down and out right side
fixed dilated pupil right side
spastic hemiparesis left side
lower facial weakness on left side
rostral midbrain medial basis pedunculi right side
16 yo short with bullet in head
lodged in left medullary pyramid
ontains the uncrossed CST
causes spastic paresis on right side with all pyramidal signs
lateral strabisumus exotropia is seen in
midbrain
right arm and leg dystaxia, nystagmus, hoaresness,miosis, ptosis on right
lateral medullary (wallerian)
miosis, ptosis, hemianhidrosis on left
laryngeal and palatal paralysis left side
facial anesthesia left side
loss of pain and temp sensation from trunk and extremities on right
Wallerian lateral medullary
severe ptosis
eye looks down and out right side
fixed dilated pupil right side
spastic hemiparesis left side
lower facial weakness on left side
rostral midbrain medial basis pedunculi right side
6th nerve palsy right side
facial weakness left side
hemiparesis left side
limb and gait dystaxia right side
caudal pontine base
median zone right side
paralysis of upward and downward gaze
absence of convergence
absence of pupillary reaction to light
CNIII lesion rostral midbrain
Pineal gland tumor
ptosis,miosis, anhydrosis on left
loss of vibration sensation in Right leg
loss of pain and temp from trunk extremities and face right side
severe dystaxia, intention tremor, left arm
lateral superior pontine syndrome
interrupt descending sympathetic pathway to cilipspinal center of budge
what caused the severe dystaxia, intention tremor in left arm?
SCP lesion
6th nerve palsy right side
facial weakness left side
hemiparesis left side
limb and gait dystaxia right side
caudal pontine base
median zone right side
weakness of pterygoid and masseter muscles -left side
corneal reflex absent left side
facial hemianesthesia left side
5th nerve! midpontine tegmentum lateral zone left side
paralysis of upward and downward gaze
absence of convergence
absence of pupillary reaction to light
CNIII lesion rostral midbrain
Pineal gland tumor
loss of stapedius reflex
loss of corneal reflex
inability to purse lips
loss of taste sensation on apex of tongue
7th nerve loss
caudal lateral pontine tegmentum
ptosis,miosis, anhydrosis on left
loss of vibration sensation in Right leg
loss of pain and temp from trunk extremities and face right side
severe dystaxia, intention tremor, left arm
lateral superior pontine syndrome
interrupt descending sympathetic pathway to cilipspinal center of budge
paramedian infarction of base of pons involves
corticospinal pyramidal cortiboculbar corticopontine tracts pontine nuclei transverse pontine fibers
what caused the severe dystaxia, intention tremor in left arm?
SCP lesion
weakness of pterygoid and masseter muscles -left side
corneal reflex absent left side
facial hemianesthesia left side
5th nerve! midpontine tegmentum lateral zone left side
loss of stapedius reflex
loss of corneal reflex
inability to purse lips
loss of taste sensation on apex of tongue
7th nerve loss
caudal lateral pontine tegmentum
paramedian infarction of base of pons involves
corticospinal pyramidal cortiboculbar corticopontine tracts pontine nuclei transverse pontine fibers
anterior lobe of cerebellum
regulates muscle tone
posterior lobe of cerebellum
coordinate voluntary motor activity
flocculonodular lobe
receives input from vestibular system
plays a role in maintenance of posture and balance
median (vermal) zone of hemisphere projects to
fastigial nucleus
paramedian zone projects to
interposed nuclei (emboliform and globose nuclei)
lateral zone of hemisphere projects to
dentate
molecular layer of the cerebellum contain
parallel fibers
arborization of purkinje
stallate and basket
underlies pia mater
purkinje layer
between molecular and granular
granule cell layer
granule cells
golgi cells
cerebellar glomeruli
only output for cerebellar cortex
Purkinje cell
projects inhibitory output to cerebellar and vestibular nuclei
excited by parallel and climbing fibers
inhibited by GABA by basket and stellate cells
excited Purkinje, basket, stellate, and Golgi cells via parallel fibers
inhibited by golgi cells
excited by mossy fibers
Granule cells
mossy fibers
afferent excitatory fibers of spinocerebellar and pontocerebellar tracts
terminate as mossy fiber rosettes on granule cells
excite granule cells to discharge via parellel fibers
climbing fibers
afferent excitatory fibers of olivocerebellar tract
terminate on neurons of cerebellar nuclei and dendrites of pirkinje
what pathway plays a role in maintenance of posture, balance and coordination of eye movements
vestibulocerebellar pathway
vestibulocerebellar pathway: receives its major input from vestibular receptors of kinetic and static labrynths
maintain muscle tone and postural control over truncal and proximal muscles
receives spinocerebellar and labrynthine input
vermis
vermis projects to
fastigial nucleus
vermal spinocerebellar pathway
vermis --> fastigial nucleus --> ventral lateral nucleus of thalamus --> precentral gyrus
what pathway maintains muscle tone and postural control over DISTAL muscle groups?
paravermal spinocerebellar pathway
paravermis--> interposed nuclei (emboliform and globose)
vermis projects to
fastigial nucleus
vermal spinocerebellar pathway
vermis --> fastigial nucleus --> ventral lateral nucleus of thalamus --> precentral gyrus
what pathway maintains muscle tone and postural control over DISTAL muscle groups?
paravermal spinocerebellar pathway
paravermis--> interposed nuclei (emboliform and globose)
inferior olive receives direct input from
dentate nucleus via SCP
inferior olivary nucleus projects directly to dentate via
ICP
pontocerebellar pathway
cerebellar hemisphere--> purkinje of dentate --> SCP --> contralateral Red nucleus --> inferior olivary nucleus --> contralateral ICP to cerebellum
inferior olive receives direct input from
dentate nucleus via SCP
inferior olivary nucleus projects directly to dentate via
ICP
pontocerebellar pathway
cerebellar hemisphere--> purkinje of dentate --> SCP --> contralateral Red nucleus --> inferior olivary nucleus --> contralateral ICP to cerebellum
cerebellar dysfunction
hypotonia
disequilibrium
dyssynergia
hypotonia
loss of resistance normally offered by muscles to palpation or to passive manipulation
floppy ragdoll appearance
dyssynergia
loss of coordinated muscle activity
dysarthria
dystaxia
dysmetria
inability to arrest muscular mvmt
intention tremor
dysdiadochokinesia - inability to perform rapid alternative mvmts
nystagmus
decomposition of mcmts
rebound or lack of check - inability to adjust to changes in muscle changes
loss of cerebellar component of stretch reflex
cerebello-olivary degeneration
autosomal dominant mode of inheritance
loss of purkinje and granule cells
gait ataxia, dysarthria, intention tremor
olivopontocerebellar degeneration
AD
loss of purkinje, neurons of inferior olivary nucleus, neurons in pontine nuclei
demyelination of dorsal columns and spinocerebellar tracts
loss of SN and bG
parkinsonian signs
cerebello-olivary degeneration
autosomal dominant mode of inheritance
loss of purkinje and granule cells
gait ataxia, dysarthria, intention tremor
olivopontocerebellar degeneration
AD
loss of purkinje, neurons of inferior olivary nucleus, neurons in pontine nuclei
demyelination of dorsal columns and spinocerebellar tracts
loss of SN and bG
parkinsonian signs
what syndrome?
vomiting
morning headache
stumbling gait
frequent falls
diplopia
papilledema
6th nerve palsy
posterior vermis syndrome
frequently medulloblastoma
what is this?
ataxia
marked sensory hypersthesias
kyphoscholiosis
pes cavus
myocarditis
retinitis pigemntosa
Freidrech's ataxia
what syndrome?
vomiting
morning headache
stumbling gait
frequent falls
diplopia
papilledema
6th nerve palsy
posterior vermis syndrome
frequently medulloblastoma
what is this?
ataxia
marked sensory hypersthesias
kyphoscholiosis
pes cavus
myocarditis
retinitis pigemntosa
Freidrech's ataxia