From Facial nerve TA A14.2.01.110 | Dorlands/Elsevier r_02/12692551 FMA 53307 | |
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Latin Rami zygomatici nervi facialis | ||
The zygomatic branches of the facial nerve (malar branches) run across the zygomatic bone to the lateral angle of the orbit, where they supply the Orbicularis oculi, and join with filaments from the lacrimal nerve and the zygomaticofacial branch of the maxillary nerve.
Clinical relevance
To test the zygomatic branches of the facial nerve, a patient is asked to close their eyes tightly.
References
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