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Neuro II- CN III
Thomadaki Fall 2010
Question | Answer |
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Origin of CN III | - Oculomotor nucleus [motor] - Edinger-Westphal nucleus [parasympathetic] |
Level of nuclei of CN III | Midbrain at level of superior colliculus, anterior portion of PAG |
CN III exits where? | Interpeduncular fossa |
Motor function of CN III | Extraocular muscles [superior, medial, inferior rectus, inferior oblique, levator palpebrae superioris] |
Parasympathetic function of CN III | Pupillary constriction in response to light & accomodation for near vision (sphincter pupillae muscle) & thickening of lens during accommodation (ciliaris muscle) |
Oculomotor parasympathetic fibers synapse with ____. | Ciliary ganglion |
Postganglionic parasympathetic fibers ride in __________ to ______ & ______ | short ciliary nerves; sphincter pupillae; ciliaris muscles |
Postganglionic sympathetic fibers from _______ use _______ to the ______ | internal carotid plexus (from cervical sympathetic ganglia); short ciliary nerves; dilator pupillae |
Exam for CN III | Light & accomodation reflexes, vertical & medial eye movements; eyelid movement |
Lesion to CN III | Diplopia, pstosis, lateral strabismus, mydriasis, cycloplegia |
CN III exits brain at | Superior orbital fissure |
What CN exit at SOF | III, IV, V, VI |