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The facial nerve (CN VII) is a mixed cranial nerve consisting of motor, sensory and visceromotor fibers. The main functions of the facial nerve include controlling the muscles of facial expression, providing secretion of glands and taste sensations from the anterior part of the tongue.
Gain a thorough understanding of the nerve's role in facial muscle innervation, taste sensation, and glandular function. Discover the implications of upper and lower motor neuron lesions, including Bell's Palsy.
31 maj 2021 · In this video, we discuss the origin, anatomy, functions, and major branches of cranial nerve VII, the facial nerve. INSTAGRAM | @thecatalystuniversityFollow...
30 paź 2023 · The seventh cranial nerve (CN VII), the facial nerve, is responsible for providing motor innervation to these facial muscles, enabling you to smile or frown. In addition to motor fibers, this multitasking nerve also contains sensory and parasympathetic components.
23 cze 2024 · The facial nerve (CN VII) is the seventh paired cranial nerve. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the facial nerve – its anatomical course, functions and clinical correlations.
Cranial Nerve 7 - Motor. The motor division of CN 7 supplies the muscles of facial expression. Start from the top and work down. Have the patient wrinkle forehead (frontalis muscle), close eyes tight (orbicularis oculi) show their teeth (buccinator), and purse lips or blow a kiss (orbicularis oris).
24 lip 2023 · The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve (CN VII). It arises from the brain stem and extends posteriorly to the abducens nerve and anteriorly to the vestibulocochlear nerve.
