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Major muscle branches of the facial nerve

Rami musculares, n. facialis (n.VII)

Major muscular branches of the seventh cranial nerve

The facial nerve controls the so-called mimic muscles, i.e. the muscles that are responsible for our various facial expressions. These include muscles:
around the mouth opening,
around the eye openings,
in the pan
in the cheeks
in the corners of the mouth
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