A neurological assessment indicating that the cranial nerves responsible for functions such as vision, eye movement, facial sensation and movement, hearing, swallowing, and tongue movement appear to be functioning at a basic level.
Used to document the apparent normal function of the cranial nerves during a physical exam. Further specialized testing may be required to assess subtle deficits.
"Neurological examination shows cranial nerves II-XII grossly intact. Gait steady."
Within the physical examination section of a neurological or general medical note.
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