Facial nerve anatomy, illustration. Also known as the seventh cranial nerve (CN VII), this nerve branches off from the brainstem and branches out to s

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Facial nerve anatomy, illustration. Also known as the seventh cranial nerve (CN VII), this nerve branches off from the brainstem and branches out to supply nerves to the facial muscles as well as the tongue. This nerve merges from the skull through the stylomastoid foramen. Also shown here are major arteries (red) and an outline of the skull and head.

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