Anatomic research on temporal branches of facial nerve
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20210425-00181
- VernacularTitle:面神经颞支的解剖学研究
- Author:
Qian ZHANG
1
;
Pu CHUN
;
Yunfei LI
;
Feifei LI
Author Information
1. 大连医科大学第二临床医学院，大连 116044
- Keywords:
Facial nerve(Ⅶ);
Temporal branch;
Anatomy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2023;39(8):899-906
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Our understanding of facial anatomy has changed significantly over the past decade. With the emergence of numerous minimally invasive facial rejuvenation techniques, facial anatomy theory witnesses continuous development. Nowadays, temporal region-related surgeries are developing with trends of less trauma and higher safety, and further in-depth anatomical studies are conducted on the temporal branch of the facial nerve. Familiarity with the course direction, branch distribution, and position of body surface projection regarding the temporal branch of the facial nerve is crucial to protect these branches from injury. This article summarizes and analyzes the current relevant literatures thus provides critical morphological data for head and neck plastic surgery and aesthetic surgery, along with some guidance in clinical application.
