Saturday, September 19, 2009

Glossopharyngeal - CRANIAL NERVE

IX. Glossopharyngeal



Function: Taste, Sensation in pharynx and tongue, pharyngeal muscle
Location: Medulla
Patient sticks out tongue and instruct to say “Ah”, movement of soft palate and uvula should be symmetrical. Stimulate gag reflex and gagging occurs.


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