facial nerve

Noun

Meaning

cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

facial nervus facialis seventh cranial nerve cranial nerve abducens nerve brachial plexus accessory nerve oculomotor nerve glossopharyngeal nerve optic disc hypoglossal nerve cervical plexus auriculotemporal nerve frontal nerve greater occipital nerve
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Hypernyms

cranial nerve

Examples

Bell's palsy is the most common cause of one sided facial nerve paralysis (70%). Source: Internet

Bell's palsy occurs due to a malfunction of the facial nerve (VII cranial nerve ), which controls the muscles of the face. Source: Internet

Nerves Of surgical importance are two branches of the facial nerve that also pass through the middle ear space. Source: Internet

If there are cranial nerve abnormalities, these may be noticed on eye examination in the form of a squint (third, fourth, or sixth nerve palsy) or as facial nerve palsy. Source: Internet

It results from a dysfunction of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve). Source: Internet

Can Bell's palsy and other facial nerve problems be prevented? Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

facial muscle facial muscle spasm facial muscles facial nerve abnormality facial nerve compression facial nerve damage