Nerve to the stapedius explained
| Nerve to the stapedius |
| Latin: | nervus stapedius |
| Innervates: | Stapedius |
| Branchfrom: | Facial nerve |
The nerve to the stapedius is a branch of the facial nerve (CN VII) which innervates the stapedius muscle.[1] It arises from the CN VII within the facial canal,[2] opposite the pyramidal eminence. It passes through a small canal in this eminence to reach the stapedius muscle.[3]
Notes and References
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- Book: Standring, Susan . Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice . 2020 . 978-0-7020-7707-4 . 42th . New York . 749 . 1201341621.
- Book: Gray, Henry . Gray's Anatomy . 1918 . 20th . 904.
