Cranial Nerves 11: Accessory nerve (XI)

  • From behind, look for atrophy or asymmetry of the trapezius muscles.
  • Ask patient to shrug shoulders against resistance.
  • Ask patient to turn their head against resistance. Watch and palpate the sternomastoid muscle on the opposite side.
 
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5th Cranial Nerve
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