The Vestibulocochlear Nerve (CN VIII)

Original Editor - Lucinda hampton

Top Contributors - Lucinda hampton  

Introduction[edit | edit source]

The vestibulocochlear nerve, also known as cranial nerve eight (CN VIII), consists of the vestibular and cochlear nerves. Each nerve has distinct nuclei within the brainstem. The vestibular nerve is primarily responsible for maintaining body balance and eye movements, while the cochlear nerve is responsible for hearing.

CN VIII injuries are the result of pathological processes or injuries that commonly involve the cerebellopontine angle (CPA), the internal auditory canal (IAC), or the inner ear. In such cases, symptoms such as vertigo, nystagmus, tinnitus, and sensorineural hearing loss may occur[1]

Sub Heading 2[edit | edit source]

Sub Heading 3[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

  • bulleted list
  • x

or

  1. numbered list
  2. x

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Bordoni B, Sugumar K, Daly DT. Neuroanatomy, cranial nerve 8 (vestibulocochlear). StatPearls [Internet]. 2020 Jan 12.Available from:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537359/ (accessed5.2.2021)
Retrieved from "https://www.physio-pedia.com/index.php?title=The_Vestibulocochlear_Nerve_(CN_VIII)&oldid=266544"