external genu of the facial nerve

The term external genu of the facial nerve refers to a bend in the facial nerve within the facial canal of the cranium ( DeJong-1979 ). It is not part of the brain.

Also known as: second genu, external genu of facial nerve, external genu of the facial nerve

NeuroNames ID: 1817

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Homo sapiens (human)

external genu of facial nerve

DeJong-1979

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Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

second genu

Barr-1988

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