facial motor nucleus

branchiomotor nucleus of facial nerve

Nucleus located in the pontine tegmentum containing motor neurons that innervate the muscles of the face. Some neurons that project to the cerebellum have also been identified in some species.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure facial nucleus
Latin Name branchiomotor nucleus of facial nerve
FMA ID 54582

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the facial motor nucleus?
Nucleus located in the pontine tegmentum containing motor neurons that innervate the muscles of the face. Some neurons that project to the cerebellum have also been identified in some species.
What is the Latin name for the facial motor nucleus?
The Latin name for the facial motor nucleus is branchiomotor nucleus of facial nerve.

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