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Zygomaticofacial Nerve
Nervous System

Zygomaticofacial Nerve

Nervus zygomaticofacialis

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Quick Facts

Origin: Zygomatic nerve.

Course: Exits the orbit laterally through the zygomaticofacial foramen and emerges on the anterior lateral surface of the zygomatic bone.

Branches: None.

Supply: Conveys general sensory information from the skin overlaying zygomatic bone and arch.

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Origin

The zygomaticofacial nerve is a branch of the zygomatic nerve that originates at the inferior lateral wall of the orbit.

Course

From its origin, the zygomaticofacial nerve runs laterally through the zygomaticofacial foramen to exit the orbit. It emerges on the anterior and lateral surface of the zygomatic bone, just lateral to orbicularis oculi muscle, where it becomes cutaneous.

Branches

There are no named branches.

Supplied Structures

The zygomaticofacial nerve is a sensory nerve that conveys general sensation from the skin overlying the zygomatic bone, zygomatic arch, and upper cheek.

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