The anatomy of facial nerve has already been discussed in detail earlier. It is essential to have proper knowledge of anatomy to understand this section of clinical examination of facial nerve. A) Inspection: Observe: Face at rest for any facial asymmetry Any facial tics, symmetry… Read More
Tuning fork Parts of a tuning fork 1. Foot piece 2. Stem 3. Prongs How to use tuning fork? Hold the stem of the tuning fork between the index finger and thumb of your right hand without touching the prongs. Strike the junction of superior 1/3… Read More
When little, you would ink pages with your thoughts hovering around your dream of wearing a white coat and hanging up a stethoscope; you wouldn’t wait a second to think before you answer that the ambition of your life is to become a doctor. But… Read More
SYNONYMS: Cranial nerve seven (VII), Nervus facialis COURSE OF FACIAL NERVE Supranuclear pathways 1. Somatomotor cortex: controlling motor component of facial nerve lies in precentral gyrus (Broadmann area 4,6,8) 2. Volitional component: Corticonuclear tracts descend and cross to supply both ipsilateral and contralateral facial (mainly… Read More
Definition: Neovascularization of iris Pathophysiology: Causes that lead to retinal hypoxia triggers release of vasoproliferative factors include vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and others Etiology: 1. Diabetic Retinopathy 2. Retinal Vascular Occlusive Diseases Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) Ischaemic Hemiretinal Vein Occlusion… Read More
