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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Name
Source
English
external genu of facial nerve
DeJong-1979
English
external genu of the facial nerve
NeuroNames
English
second genu
Barr-1988
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Equivalent By Human Macaque Rat Mouse
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Organism
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Source
Internal Structure
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Homo sapiens (human)
external genu of facial nerve
DeJong-1979
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
second genu
Barr-1988
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