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

1. Book: The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy, Medical Course & Step 1 Review . 2018 . David A. Morton, K. Bo Foreman, Kurt H. Albertine . 978-1-259-86264-9 . 2nd . New York . 222 . 1044772257.
2. Book: Standring, Susan . Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice . 2020 . 978-0-7020-7707-4 . 42th . New York . 749 . 1201341621.
3. Book: Gray, Henry . Gray's Anatomy . 1918 . 20th . 904.