12 Days of Cranial Nerves - Day 7
- posted: Jul. 23, 2020
The Facial Nerve (Cranial Nerve VII)
The seventh cranial nerve comes from the pons of the brainstem[1]. The facial nerve is responsible for facial expression and conveyance of taste sensation for the front two thirds of the tongue[1]. This is both a motor and sensory nerve[2]. Facial nerve testing can be done by showing your teeth, puffing your cheeks, wrinkling your brow, frowning, and closing your eyes tightly[2]. Essentially, this nerve controls all the funny faces you can make!
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facial_nerve Opens in new window
- Alternative medicine heals bell’s palsy patient [Internet]. Holistic Health Magazine; [cited 2012 Apr 28]. Available from: http://www.holistichealthmagazine.com/Bell_Palsy.html Opens in new window
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