Facial Nerve Paralysis

FACIAL NERVE PARALYSIS

  • The facial nerve, supplies motor fibers to muscles of the face.
  • Facial paralysis mostly affects motor function and except for taste, there is no loss of sensation from the skin and mucous membranes.
  • Chronic paralysis leads to facial muscle atrophy.
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