external genu of the facialis nerve

external genu of the facialis nerve

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  • geniculum — 1. [TA] A small genu or angular kneelike structure. 2. A knotlike structure. [L. dim. of genu, knee] g. canalis facialis [TA] SYN: g. of facial canal. g. of facial canal [TA] the bend i …   Medical dictionary

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  • Geniculate ganglion — Infobox Nerve Name = PAGENAME Latin = ganglion geniculi nervi facialis GraySubject = 202 GrayPage = 902 Caption = The course and connections of the facial nerve in the temporal bone. Caption2 = Cranial nerves VII and VIII and selected structures… …   Wikipedia

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