Spinal accessory nerve examination -Cranial Nerve XI test

XI Spinal accessory nerve
This nerve supplies the trapezius and sterno-mastoid
muscles. The function of these muscles is tested by
asking the patient to shrug their shoulders and to
press the point of their chin downwards against your
hand.

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