The cranial ... of taste The four nuclei originate in the pons and medulla and join together to travel to the geniculate ganglion. Bell’s palsy is a disorder of the facial nerve, which causes ...

The condition results from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve, which controls facial expressions and movements. This nerve swelling typically impacts only one of the two facial nerves ...

The vagus nerve is your longest cranial nerve, connecting your brain to several of your internal organs, including your heart, lungs and digestive system. The word vagus is Latin for wandering.

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs ...

A thorough examination revealed the true culprit: the trigeminal nerve, that mighty cranial nerve responsible for facial sensation and chewing, was misfiring like a faulty electrical circuit. “So, ...