Facial Nerve Paralysis Flashcards
1
Q
Name the clinically important branches of the facial nerve (4)
A
- Ventral buccal branch
- Caudal auricular n.
- Auriculopalpebral n.
- Motor innervation
2
Q
No ventral buccal branch
A
Halitosis because the buccinator is unable to move food from the cheek - food rots in mouth
3
Q
No caudal auricular n.
A
Ear drooping/deviation
4
Q
No auriculopalpaebral n.
A
Ptosis, no palpebral reflex***
5
Q
No motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression
A
Unilateral face droop, facial deviation to normal side
6
Q
Causes of facial nerve paralysis
A
Tight halter, lateral recumbency for long periods of time
