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digastric branch of facial nerve

branch of facial nerve to posterior belly of digastric

The digastric branch of facial nerve arises close to the stylomastoid foramen, and divides into several filaments, which supply the posterior belly of the Digastricus; one of these filaments joins the glossopharyngeal nerve.

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Type Nerve
Structure parente nerve of head region
Nom latin branch of facial nerve to posterior belly of digastric
FMA ID 53288

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the digastric branch of facial nerve?

The digastric branch of facial nerve arises close to the stylomastoid foramen, and divides into several filaments, which supply the posterior belly of the Digastricus; one of these filaments joins the glossopharyngeal nerve.

What is the Latin name for the digastric branch of facial nerve?

The Latin name for the digastric branch of facial nerve is branch of facial nerve to posterior belly of digastric.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:53288 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011315 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — digastric branch of facial nerve Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.