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Which structure does the tympanic nerve originate from?

  • Dorsal nucleus of vagus
  • Otic ganglion
  • Inferior salivatory nucleus (correct)
  • Jugular foramen

Which nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of the tongue?

  • Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) (correct)
  • Accessory nerve (CN XI)
  • Vagus nerve (CN X)
  • Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)

What type of fibers does the accessory nerve (CN XI) contain?

  • Only motor (correct)
  • Only sensory
  • Sensory and motor
  • Parasympathetic fibers

Which structure exits the skull through the jugular foramen?

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Which nucleus is primarily associated with the vagus nerve for motor innervation?

<p>Nucleus ambiguus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the vagus nerve?

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What is the primary role of the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus?

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Which branch of the vagus nerve is associated with the pulmonary plexus?

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Which of the following cranial nerves has both cranial and spinal components?

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What type of fibers does the facial nerve (CN VII) contain?

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Where is the motor nucleus of the facial nerve located?

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Which structure does the greater petrosal nerve innervate?

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What is the role of the chorda tympani nerve?

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What are the salivary glands innervated by the facial nerve?

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Which of the following nerves carries taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

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Which nucleus is associated with the taste and general sensation of the facial nerve?

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Through which foramen does the facial nerve exit from the skull?

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What is the main function of the stapedius muscle innervation by the facial nerve?

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The genicular ganglion serves which purpose in relation to the facial nerve?

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Which glands are innervated by the postsynaptic fibers of the submandibular ganglion?

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What compensation mechanism occurs in patients with central facial paralysis?

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Which nerve carries sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

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What is the primary function of the vestibular nerve?

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What type of fibers does the glossopharyngeal nerve contain?

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Where do the cochlear nerves reach the nuclei?

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Which symptoms are associated with Bell's Palsy at the exit from the brainstem?

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Which of the following nerves branches in the parotid gland?

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What follows the path of the vestibular nerve in terms of its connections?

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What is the function of the stylopharyngeus muscle innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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Which nucleus of the facial nerve is responsible for carrying taste sensation?

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Which gland is innervated by the superior salivatory nucleus of the facial nerve?

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What is the function of the greater petrosal nerve?

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From which structure does the facial nerve (CN VII) exit the skull?

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Which part of the facial nerve carries pain and temperature sensations from the skin?

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Which muscle does the facial nerve innervate that is located in the middle ear?

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Which branch of the facial nerve carries taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

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What does the intermediate nerve of the facial nerve primarily provide innervation to?

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Which of the following branches of the facial nerve is involved in providing motor innervation to the digastric muscle?

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Where is the motor nucleus of the facial nerve primarily located?

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What is the primary symptom of central facial paralysis below the level of the eye?

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Which cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy?

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Which structure does the glossopharyngeal nerve exit the brainstem from?

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Which of the following fibers does NOT typify the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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Where does the cochlear nerve begin?

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What type of fibers does the vestibular nerve primarily carry?

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Which muscle is innervated by the motor fibers of the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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What is the consequence of damage to the facial nerve at the brainstem level?

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Which condition is characterized by paresis of the perioral muscles?

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Which nucleus is primarily associated with the motor function of the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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Which branch of the vagus nerve is responsible for innervating the pharynx and larynx muscles?

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What type of fibers are solely carried by the accessory nerve (CN XI)?

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Which structure serves as the exit point from the skull for the vagus nerve?

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Which fibers are considered sensory for the vagus nerve?

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Which nucleus is associated with the general sensation fibers of the vagus nerve?

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The recurrent laryngeal nerve branches off from which cranial nerve?

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What is the primary function of the fibers from the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus?

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Which of the following muscles is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)?

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Which structure unites to form the trunk of the accessory nerve within the skull?

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What is the primary pathway of sensory fibers from the area around the epiglottis?

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Flashcards

Facial Nerve (CN VII)

Cranial nerve that controls muscles of facial expression, taste, and parasympathetic functions.

Motor Nucleus (Facial Nerve)

Part of the facial nerve that controls voluntary facial movements.

Solitary Tract Nucleus

Part of facial nerve; processes sensory information from taste buds and other areas of the tongue.

Superior Salivatory Nucleus

Part of facial nerve that controls salivation (saliva production).

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Genicular Ganglion

Sensory ganglion of the facial nerve; cell bodies of neurons that receive taste data.

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Chorda Tympani

Branch of facial nerve that carries taste info and parasympathetic signals to salivary glands.

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Facial Canal

Passageway in the temporal bone where the facial nerve travels.

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Stylomastoid Foramen

Opening in the temporal bone where the facial nerve exits the skull.

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Greater Petrosal Nerve

Branch of facial nerve; innervates lacrimal and nasal glands.

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Branches of Facial Nerve

Facial nerve parts that extend into different facial regions.

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Submandibular Ganglion

A ganglion (cluster of nerve cell bodies) associated with the facial nerve that innervates the submandibular and sublingual glands.

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Facial Nerve Branches

The facial nerve divides into several branches after exiting the skull, including posterior auricular, digastric, stylohyoid, temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandibular and cervical branches.

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Central Facial Paralysis

Facial weakness or paralysis affecting the muscles below the eyes on the opposite side of the brain lesion.

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Bell's Palsy

A type of facial paralysis caused by damage to the facial nerve as it exits the brainstem.

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Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The nerve responsible for hearing (cochlear) and balance (vestibular).

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Cochlear Nerve

Part of the vestibulocochlear nerve responsible for hearing.

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Vestibular Nerve

Part of the vestibulocochlear nerve responsible for balance.

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Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX)

A cranial nerve with sensory, motor, and parasympathetic functions related to the tongue, throat, and parotid gland.

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Sensory Ganglia of Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The glossopharyngeal nerve has superior and inferior ganglia that carry sensory information.

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Exit of Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The vestibulocochlear nerve exits the brainstem at the pontobulbar sulcus.

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Cranial Nerve 9 (IX)

The glossopharyngeal nerve; a mixed nerve with sensory and motor functions, primarily for the tongue and throat.

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Tympanic Plexus

A network of nerves near the eardrum, involved in the sensory aspects of CN9.

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Vagus Nerve (CN X)

A major nerve with extensive sensory and motor functions, especially in the thorax and abdomen.

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CN X Fiber Types

Vagus nerve has sensory, motor, and parasympathetic components.

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CN X Nuclei

Control centers in the brainstem that produce the signals for the Vagus nerve.

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CN XI Accessory nerve

Cranial nerve responsible for motor control, specifically to specific muscle groups.

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CN XII Hypoglossal nerve

Motor nerve to the tongue muscles.

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Ansa Cervicalis

A nerve loop that assists in muscle movement in the neck region.

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Sensory ganglia of CN X

Vagus nerve possesses both superior and inferior ganglia which are part of its sensory components.

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Exit points for CN IX, X & XI

Cranial nerves IX, X, and XI all exit the skull through the jugular foramen.

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Facial Nerve (CN VII) Motor Nucleus

Part of the facial nerve controlling facial muscle movement

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Facial Nerve (CN VII) Solitary Tract Nucleus

Processes taste and general sensations from anterior 2/3 of tongue and soft palate.

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Facial Nerve (CN VII) Superior Salivatory Nucleus

Controls saliva production by various glands.

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Genicular Ganglion

Facial nerve sensory ganglion; contains cell bodies of taste neurons

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Chorda Tympani

Facial nerve branch carrying taste from front of tongue and parasympathetic to salivary glands.

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Facial Canal

Pathway for facial nerve in temporal bone.

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Stylomastoid Foramen

Opening where facial nerve exits skull.

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Greater Petrosal Nerve

Facial nerve branch that innervates lacrimal and nasal glands.

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Facial Nerve Branches

Facial nerve's various extensions to different face parts.

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Facial Nerve Exit

Facial nerve exits the skull at Stylomastoid foramen

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Submandibular Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cell bodies associated with facial nerve that controls glands below the jaw.

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Facial Nerve Branches

Facial nerve divides into multiple branches, after exiting the skull, targeting specific areas of the face.

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Central Facial Paralysis

Facial weakness originating above the cranial nerve, causing droop on the opposite side's face.

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Bell's Palsy

Facial paralysis due to damage within the facial canal.

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Vestibulocochlear Nerve

Nerve for hearing and balance.

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Cochlear Nerve

Part of vestibulocochlear nerve, specialized for hearing only.

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Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

Cranial nerve involved with taste, sensations of the throat, and related muscles.

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Sensory Ganglia (CN IX)

Specialized nerve collections providing sensory from the throat and the tongue to CN IX

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Exit of Vestibulocochlear Nerve

Vestibulocochlear nerve exits the brain stem at pontobulbar sulcus.

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Branches of Facial Nerve

Facial nerve parts targeting specific facial areas, after exit from the skull.

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Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX)

A cranial nerve with sensory, motor, and parasympathetic functions related to the tongue, throat, and parotid gland.

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Vagus Nerve (CN X)

A major nerve with extensive sensory and motor functions, especially in the thorax and abdomen; involved in the internal organs.

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Accessory Nerve (CN XI)

Cranial nerve responsible for motor control, specifically to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

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Hypoglossal Nerve (CN XII)

Motor nerve to the tongue muscles, essential for movement and speech.

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Tympanic Plexus

A network of nerves near the eardrum, involved in the sensory aspects of CN9.

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CN X Fiber Types

Vagus nerve has sensory, motor, and parasympathetic components.

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CN X Nuclei

Control centers in the brainstem (medulla) that produce the signals for the Vagus nerve.

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Exit points for CN IX, X & XI

Cranial nerves IX, X, and XI exit the skull through the jugular foramen.

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Ansa Cervicalis

A nerve loop that assists in muscle movement in the neck region

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Sensory ganglia of CN X

Vagus nerve possesses both superior and inferior ganglia which are part of its sensory components.

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Study Notes

Cranial Nerves (VII-XII)

  • Cranial nerves VII through XII are discussed.

Facial Nerve (CN VII)

  • Contains motor, sensory (taste + general sensation-skin), and parasympathetic fibers.
  • Nuclei are located at the pons level.
  • Motor nucleus controls muscles of facial expression.
  • Solitary tract nucleus deals with taste and general sensation.
  • Superior salivatory nucleus has parasympathetic functions.
  • Emerges from the brainstem at the pontobulbar sulcus.
  • Innervates muscles of facial expression, stapedius muscle (middle ear), stylohyoid muscle (neck), and posterior belly of digastric muscle (neck).

Solitary Tract Nucleus

  • Located in the pons, superior part of solitary tract nuclei.
  • Deals with taste and general sensation (pain, heat, etc.).
  • Taste sensation cells are in genicular ganglion.
  • Ganglion carries taste from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and soft palate.

Superior Salivatory Nucleus

  • Located at the pons.
  • Part of the parasympathetic nervous system.
  • Innervates sublingual, submandibular glands, lacrimal glands, and small salivary glands in the mouth.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII)

  • Contains sensory fibers for hearing (cochlear) and balance (vestibular).
  • Exits from the pontobulbar sulcus.
  • Travels through the temporal bone.

Cochlear Nerve (Hearing)

  • Arises from the organ of Corti in the inner ear.
  • Relays to cochlear nuclei at the pons.
  • Anterior and posterior cochlear nuclei are involved in transmission of acoustic information.

Vestibular Nerve (Balance)

  • Located in the inner ear (semicircular ducts, utricle, saccule).
  • Vestibular ganglion contains vestibular sensory neurons.
  • Vestibular nuclei in the brainstem (4).
  • Transmits information about balance to the cerebellum via the inferior cerebellar peduncle.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

  • Contains sensory, motor, and parasympathetic fibers.
  • Sensory deals with posterior 1/3 of tongue, tonsils, pharynx, and middle ear.
  • Motor controls stylopharyngeus muscle and upper pharyngeal muscles.
  • Inferior salivatory nucleus (parasympathetic) controls the parotid gland.
  • Solitary tract Nucleus (taste).
  • Exits the medulla oblongata through the retroolivary sulcus.
  • Enters the skull at the jugular foramen.
  • Has two sensory ganglia (superior and inferior).
  • Pharyngeal branch, branch to stylopharyngeus muscle, branch to carotid sinus.
  • Tonsillar and lingual branches.

Vagus Nerve (X)

  • Contains sensory, motor, and parasympathetic fibers.
  • Sensory information for heart, lungs, bronchi, GI tract, larynx, pharynx, trachea, and external ear.
  • Motor functions control pharynx, larynx, muscles of soft palate (except tensor veli palatini), and stylopharyngeus muscles.
  • Parasympathetic fibers control visceral organs from pharynx to left colic flexure.
  • Arises from the retroolivary sulcus in the medulla oblongata.
  • Leaves the skull via the jugular foramen.
  • Has two sensory ganglia (superior and inferior).
  • Pulmonary, esophageal plexuses, and anterior and posterior vagal trunks are divisions of vagus.
  • Hepatic, celiac, and renal branches are involved in relaying information from the thorax and abdomen.

Accessory Nerve (XI)

  • Contains only motor fibers.
  • Has a cranial and spinal root.
  • Spinal root originates from the upper 6 cervical segments of the spinal cord.
  • Cranial root originates from the medulla.
  • Enters the skull through the jugular foramen.
  • Innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)

  • Contains only motor fibers.
  • Deals with tongue muscles.
  • Originates in the medulla oblongata, passing through the anterolateral sulcus.
  • Travels through the hypoglossal canal.
  • Innervates intrinsic muscles of tongue and gives a branch to the ansa cervicalis.

Central Facial Paralysis

  • Occurs when the supranuclear areas of the facial nerve are damaged.
  • Muscles on the contralateral side of the lesion face drooping.
  • Mouth is pulled towards the unaffected side.
  • This is due to the decussation of the nerves in the brainstem.

Bell's Palsy

  • Damage to the facial nerve (at its exit from the brainstem).
  • Causes paralysis of muscles on the same side as the damage.
  • Symptoms include: facial paralysis, hyperacusis, loss of corneal reflex, impaired lacrimal and salivary glands, and taste impairment.

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