Introduction

• Motor function is evaluated using a variety of observed facial expressions, and taste is evaluated over the anterior tongue (CN VII) and the posterior tongue (CN IX)

Tests to be performed

• Sensory and Motor testing

Expected findings

• Facial symmetry while performing facial expressions and the ability to identify common tastes placed on the tongue

Equipment

• Sterile stock bottles of familiar liquids (i.e., sugar water, salt water, lemon juice)
• Sterile cotton swab or sterile medicine dropper