05 Cranial Nerves

Identify the major foramina of the skull, both internally and externally, and list the structure(s) that each transmits
Name each of the 12 cranial nerves, identify their brainstem origin, and list the fibers they carry
Match cranial nerves V, VII, IX and X to the pharyngeal arches they supply.
Describe how the blood-brain barrier protects the central nervous system
Demonstrate the origin, course, and major branches of the common, internal and external carotid arteries and locate the carotid pulse
Describe the arrangement of the pia, arachnoid, and dura mater within the cranial cavity and in relation to the brain Describe the reflections of the dura mater and the formation of the venous sinuses
Describe the anatomy of the dural venous sinuses. Explain the entrance of the cerebral veins into the superior sagittal sinus in relation to subdural haemorrhage. Explain how connections between sinuses and extracranial veins may permit intracranial infection.
Describe the main muscles of the face and summarise their nerve supply
Describe the anatomy of the motor and sensory nerves to the head and neck
Describe the origin, course, and distribution of the accessory, vagus, and phrenic nerves.