Facial Nerve
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Description[edit | edit source]
The facial nerve is composed of approximately 10,000 neurons, 7,000 of which are myelinated and innervate the nerves of facial expression.
The remaining 3,000 fibres are somatosensory and secretomotor, and are known as the Nervus Intermedius.
Movements Produced[edit | edit source]
All movements of facial expression, including:
Smile, close eyes, pucker lips, wrinkle nose, raise eyebrows, frown.
Muscles[edit | edit source]
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Open Packed Position[edit | edit source]
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= Facial Nerve =
