Zygomaticofacial nerve | |
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![]() Distribution of the
maxillary and
mandibular nerves, and the
submaxillary ganglion (zygomaticofacial not labeled, but region visible) | |
![]() Mandibular division of the trifacial nerve (zygomaticofacial labeled at center right) | |
Details | |
From | Zygomatic nerve |
Innervates | Prominence of the cheek |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ramus zygomaticofacialis nervi zygomatici |
TA98 | A14.2.01.058 |
TA2 | 6234 |
FMA | 52973 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
The zygomaticofacial nerve (or zygomaticofacial branch of zygomatic nerve or malar branch of zygomatic nerve[ citation needed]) is a cutaneous ( sensory) branch of the maxillary nerve (CN V2) that arises within the orbit. [1] The zygomaticofacial nerve penetrates[ dubious – discuss] the inferolateral angle of the orbit, emerging into the face through [2]: 631 the zygomaticofacial foramen, [2]: 615 then penetrates the orbicularis oculi muscle to reach [2]: 631 and innervate the skin of the prominence of the cheek. [2]: 631 [3]
The zygomaticofacial nerve forms a nerve plexus with the zygomatic branches of facial nerve (CN VII), and the inferior palpebral branches of maxillary nerve (V2). [2]: 631
The nerve may sometimes be absent. [2]: 631
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Zygomaticofacial nerve | |
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![]() Distribution of the
maxillary and
mandibular nerves, and the
submaxillary ganglion (zygomaticofacial not labeled, but region visible) | |
![]() Mandibular division of the trifacial nerve (zygomaticofacial labeled at center right) | |
Details | |
From | Zygomatic nerve |
Innervates | Prominence of the cheek |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ramus zygomaticofacialis nervi zygomatici |
TA98 | A14.2.01.058 |
TA2 | 6234 |
FMA | 52973 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
The zygomaticofacial nerve (or zygomaticofacial branch of zygomatic nerve or malar branch of zygomatic nerve[ citation needed]) is a cutaneous ( sensory) branch of the maxillary nerve (CN V2) that arises within the orbit. [1] The zygomaticofacial nerve penetrates[ dubious – discuss] the inferolateral angle of the orbit, emerging into the face through [2]: 631 the zygomaticofacial foramen, [2]: 615 then penetrates the orbicularis oculi muscle to reach [2]: 631 and innervate the skin of the prominence of the cheek. [2]: 631 [3]
The zygomaticofacial nerve forms a nerve plexus with the zygomatic branches of facial nerve (CN VII), and the inferior palpebral branches of maxillary nerve (V2). [2]: 631
The nerve may sometimes be absent. [2]: 631
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