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:

second genu

Language:

English

Organism:

human

Source:

Barr-1988

Citation:

(Lippincott, Philadelphia) 1988

Source Title:

The Human Nervous System: an Anatomical Viewpoint

Name:

external genu of facial nerve

Language:

English

Organism:

human

Source:

DeJong-1979

Citation:

(Harper and Row, Hagerstown) 1979

Source Title:

The Neurologic Examination: Incorporating the Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

Name:

external genu of the facial nerve

Language:

English

Organism:

Unspecified

Source:

NeuroNames

Citation:

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Source Title:

NeuroNames

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Species With The Structure

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Basis:

Internal Structure

Has Equivalent:

Yes

Organism:

Homo sapiens (human)

Their Name:

external genu of facial nerve

Source:

DeJong-1979

Basis:

Internal Structure

Has Equivalent:

Yes

Organism:

Homo sapiens (human)

Their Name:

second genu

Source:

Barr-1988

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