Joel A. Vilensky is Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne, Indiana.Wendy M. Robertson is Senior Sta- Neurologist at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.Carlos A. Suárez-Quian is Professor and Director of Medical Gross Anatomy at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

The cranial nerves are an endlessly fascinating family of twelve nerves that have a dramatic impact on our daily lives. A dysfunction of the cranial nerves can cause loss of vision or double vision, loss of smell, poor balance, or loss of muscle function, and can also be an indicator of underlying neurological disorders.

Preface xiContributors xiiiAcknowledgments xvIntroduction xvii1 The Olfactory Nerve 1Anatomy/Function Summary 1Anatomy/Function 3Clinical Aspects 5References 162 The Optic Nerve 17Anatomy/Function Summary 17Anatomy/Function 19Clinical Aspects 25References 403 The Oculomotor Nerve 43Anatomy/Function Summary 43Anatomy/Function 45Clinical Aspects 53References 624 The Trochlear Nerve 65Anatomy/Function Summary 65Anatomy/Function 67Clinical Aspects 70References 745 The Trigeminal Nerve 75Anatomy/Function Summary 75Anatomy/Function 77Clinical Aspects 90References 1086 The Abducent Nerve 111Anatomy/Function Summary 111Anatomy/Function 113Clinical Aspects 117References 1217 The Facial Nerve 123Anatomy/Function Summary 123Anatomy/Function 125Clinical Aspects 139References 1518 The Vestibulocochlear (Acoustic) Nerve 153Anatomy/Function Summary 153Anatomy/Function 155Clinical Aspects 160References 1679 The Glossopharyngeal Nerve 169Anatomy/Function Summary 169Anatomy/Function 171Clinical Aspects 179References 18610 The Vagus Nerve 187Anatomy/Function Summary 187Anatomy/Function 190Clinical Aspects 197References 21411 The Accessory Nerve 217Anatomy/Function Summary 217Anatomy/Function 220Clinical Aspects 225References 22812 The Hypoglossal Nerve 229Anatomy/Function Summary 229Anatomy/Function 230Clinical Aspects 233References 23713 Nervus Terminalis (Cranial Nerve N) 239Anatomy/Function 239References 24114 Concluding Remarks: The Past and Future and Magic of the Cranial Nerves 243Cranial Nerve II: Take Care of your Sight 245Howard P. CupplesCranial Nerves II, III, IV, and VI: Visual Abnormalities in Children in a Developing Country 247Ujjowala D. ShresthaCranial Nerves III, IV, and VI: Not all is as it seems with Eye Movements 249Jonathan TrobeCranial Nerve V: Be Careful What you ask for! 252M. Anthony PogrelCranial Nerve V: The Best Laid Plans ... 254Raymond Sekula and Andrew FredericksonCranial Nerve VII: Sometimes it is Hit or Miss 256Raymond Sekula and Andrew FredericksonCranial Nerve VII: Tragedy Behind a Facial Nerve Paralysis 258Peter J. KoehlerCranial Nerve VII: Facial Nerve and Facial Function 261Alex Senchenkov and John E. WoodsCranial Nerve VIII: Spinning Wheels 264Laurie SwanCranial Nerve X: Speak up, Please, I cannot hear you 266Lucille HessCranial Nerve X: Vexing Vocals 268Mohan K. RaoCranial Nerve X: Vagotomy - Fond Memories of an Obsolete Operation 270Carol E.H. Scott-ConnerCranial Nerve XII: Sometimes The Bad News is Really Bad 272Mortimer LorberReferences 277

The cranial nerves are an endlessly fascinating family of twelve nerves that have a dramatic impact on our daily lives. A dysfunction of the cranial nerves can cause loss of vision or double vision, loss of smell, poor balance, or loss of muscle function, and can also be an indicator of underlying neurological disorders. The Clinical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves: The Nerves of "On Old Olympus Towering Top" is an engaging and accessible book on the anatomy and clinical importance of these unique nerves.The text opens with a brief introduction of key neuroanatomical concepts that relate the clinical and anatomical sections that follow. Additionally, this book uniquely provides a detailed description of the bones of the head and face in order for the reader to understand the routes taken by the cranial nerves through the skull. Chapters then detail each nerve and its unique impact in relationship to our senses, motor function, and health. Vividly illustrated and supported by real-life clinical cases, the book will appeal to anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the cranial nerves.Merging anatomical and clinical information with intriguing clinical cases, The Clinical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves: The Nerves of "On Old Olympus Towering Top" introduces readers to the anatomy and diverse function of this intriguing family of nerves.