Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
3D model, facial nerve VII, facial muscal paralysis
College
Life Sciences
Department
Physiology and Developmental Biology
Abstract
Due to its long and complicated trajectory through the cranium, facial nerve VII (CN VII) (see figure 1) can be damaged in surgeries, sometimes resulting in facial muscle paralysis. Surgical removal of acoustic neuromas and parotid tumors, in addition to surgical repair of the temporomandibular joint disorder are associated with a risk of damage to CN VII. In addition, insertion of auditory implants can damage the nerve, as can improper stimulation to the nerve after the implantation has occurred. This study’s focus was the creation of a three-dimensional (3D) model based off of data from dissection of the nerve in a human cadaver in order to give physicians a greater in vivo knowledge of the pathway of CN VII thereby decreasing the risk of damaging the nerve. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that with our approach and MicroScribe technique, we will be successful in creating an accurate model of CN VII.
Recommended Citation
Peterson, Dani and Wisco, Jonathan
(2015)
"Three-Dimensional Modeling of Facial Nerve VII,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2015:
Iss.
1, Article 163.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2015/iss1/163