A neurological exam is done to assess for any abnormalities ... coordination, and the 12 cranial nerves of the brain. These nerves are involved in smell, vision, pupil activity, eye movement ...

A cursory examination is performed to identify abnormalities of cranial nerves. Then the examiner determines range of motion (ROM) of the neck and extremities and perform a sensory evaluation ...

Patients always first undergo a neurological examination assessing their mental alertness, movements, postural reactions, spinal reflexes, cranial nerve function and pain sensitivity. Based on the ...