Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Function and Impairments
Presented by Andrew J. Opett
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This course provides an overview of the anatomy and function of cranial and peripheral nerves. The pathophysiology and expected clinical findings related to cranial and peripheral nerve injury are discussed. The process of peripheral nerve recovery after injury and an overview of peripheral neuropathies are covered. Clinical testing of cranial nerve function will also be discussed.
Meet your instructor
Andrew J. Opett
Andrew Opett received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1996; a bachelor of science degree in health sciences from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York, in 2000; and a master of science degree in physical therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York, in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Cranial Nerve Overview (Cranial Nerves I-VI)
This chapter will review cranial nerves I through VI including location, function, clinical testing, and clinical presentation of impairment or dysfunction. Upon completion, participants will learn how to perform clinical testing of cranial nerves I through VI and identify the location of exit from the skull.
2. Cranial Nerve Overview (Cranial nerves VII-XII)
This chapter will review cranial nerves VII through XII, including location, function, clinical testing, and clinical presentation of impairment or dysfunction. Upon completion, participants will learn how to perform clinical testing of cranial nerves VII through XII and identify the location of exit from the skull.
3. Spinal Nerve Overview
Participants will review the structure of a typical spinal nerve. The organization of the peripheral nervous system and its connections to the central nervous system are discussed. The pathway of afferent and efferent nerve impulses to and from the central nervous system is discussed. Peripheral nerve recovery after injury is discussed. Clinical manifestations of peripheral nerve injury and expected outcomes are discussed.
4. Overview of Peripheral Neuropathies
This chapter will provide an overview of peripheral neuropathies. Prevalence, etiology, and clinical presentation are discussed. Anatomical sites of peripheral nerve involvement are discussed.
