Medical Neuroscience: What is a Cranial Nerve Exam?
This class will cover the functions of the 12 cranial nerves, and some of the tests used by doctors to assess their functions.
Dr Steph Acaster
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this class, students will learn the names and functions of the 12 cranial nerves - these are pathways of sensation and movement going in and out of the brain. After a description of the function of a nerve, students will be asked to suggest ways of checking whether the nerve is functioning properly, and will discover some of the tests used by medical professionals and researchers to do just that. Some of the tests are appropriate for trying out themselves, therefore students will be invited to try actions such as: make facial movements/expressions, touch their face with their finger or an object; make eye movements; move objects in front of their eyes; look at a light; taste something; and listen to a sound. These actions are optional but a good way to make the topic memorable! Students are welcome to join without prior experience/knowledge, though some prior introductory study of either the cranial nerves, the brain, or the eye is likely to be beneficial.
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to the names and functions of the 12 cranial nerves.
Students will understand some of the tests used to assess cranial nerve function.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No medical advice will be given in this class. I am trained as a research scientist rather than a medical doctor, and the aim of the class is to give understanding of the functional anatomy.
Supply List
Note-taking materials. OPTIONAL: a Q-tip or cotton bud a light (can be your phone's torch) a small edible item with a clear taste (e.g. a salty crisp/chip, a mint, or a sour sweet/candy) something that produces a vibration sound (e.g. a tuning fork, pair of tweezers, or even your phone's vibrate setting)
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Birmingham, UK
I am a research scientist with experience in cognitive neuroscience (not a practicing medical doctor), and the aim of the class is to give understanding of the functional anatomy.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
