Trigeminal Nerve
Introduction
- Examination includes sensory testing of facial dermatomes, jaw and corneal reflexes, and motor assessment of the masseter and temporalis muscles
Tests to be performed
- Sensory, motor and reflex testing
Expected findings
- Normal discrimination of sensation, normal reflexes, and symmetric/normal muscle function and tone
Equipment
- Sensory (neurological) reflex hammer
- Test tubes (2) for hot/cold sensory testing
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