Facial nerve anatomy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Facial nerve anatomy. The main motor nucleus: in the lower pons. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Facial nerve nuclei
- The main motor nucleus: in the lower pons
- The superior salivatory nucleus: for parasympathetic functions
- The sensory nucleus: for taste from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
- The lacrimal nucleus
- The solitary nucleus
Facial nerve sensory branches
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Facial nerve secretory branches
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Facial nerve terminal motor branches
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Facial nerve innervated muscles
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Localisation of facial nerve lesions
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Functions of the facial nerve
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Synonyms
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