Facial nerve anatomy, illustration. Fourteen nerves and their branches are shown here. Many of these nerves enervate muscles used in facial expression

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Facial nerve anatomy, illustration. Fourteen nerves and their branches are shown here. Many of these nerves enervate muscles used in facial expressions, as well as mediating the sense of taste. Several branches are shown of the facial nerve, also known as the seventh cranial nerve, one of the major nerves of the head. For a labelled version of this image, see C046/1533.

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