Secondary infection of salivary glands from adjacent lymph nodes also occurs. These lymph nodes are the glands in the upper neck which often become tender during a common sore throat Many of these lymph nodes are actually located on, within, and deep in the substance of the parotid gland, near the submandibular glands.
Neuro Checks & Assessment. Neuro checks are used to assess an individuals neurological functions and level of consciousness in order determine whether or not individual is functioning properly and reacting appropriately to the tests being performing.
The motor system includes the brain and spinal cord motor pathways, and all the motor nerves and muscles throughout the body. Abnormalities in the motor system can often be detected by assessing muscle strength and tone and by looking for a variety of characteristic signs. The patient is usually asked to undress, so the neurologist can see the muscles and look for atrophy (shrinkage), twitching, or abnormal movements. Tests are done to evaluate strength in all the major muscle groups. Evaluating Babinski response is an important part of testing the motor system.