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.
Related parts of the anatomy
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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Zygomaticofacial Nerve
The zygomaticofacial nerve is a terminal branch of the zygomatic nerve, which in turn is a branch of the maxillary nerve.
