facial nerve

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Noun facial nerve has 1 sense

facial, facial nerve, nervus facialis, seventh cranial nerve - cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
--₁ is a kind of cranial nerve
--₁ is a part of face, human face

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Facial Nerve

Description:

The facial nerve, also known as the seventh cranial nerve, is a nerve responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression. It is primarily involved in the movement of the facial muscles.

Senses:

Noun:

The seventh cranial nerve responsible for controlling the facial muscles.

Usage:

The facial nerve plays a crucial role in facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, and blinking.

Sample Sentences:

Damage to the facial nerve can result in facial paralysis.
During facial rehabilitation, exercises are performed to stimulate the facial nerve.
Doctors may perform facial nerve decompression surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve.
Her smile looked asymmetrical due to an injury to the facial nerve.
The patient's facial nerve function gradually improved after receiving treatment.

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