09-16-2010, 12:36 AM
why do lesions in CN Ⅴ lead to jaw deviation towards weak side?
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09-16-2010, 12:36 AM
why do lesions in CN Ⅴ lead to jaw deviation towards weak side?
09-16-2010, 12:59 AM
The mandible upon opening deviates toward the paralyzed side when there is unilateral paralysis of the masticatory muscles. This direction of the mandible is due to the action of normal pterygoids on the opposite side.
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