Mnemonics... Branches of the Facial Nerve

The facial nerve can be divided into 2 parts:

• Intracranial
• Extracranial

Intracranial branches:

1. Greater petrosal nerve
2. Nerve to stapedius
3. Chorda Tympani

Extracranial branches:

1. Temporal
2. Zygomatic
3. Buccal
4. Marginal Mandibular
5. Cervical

There is a simple mnemonic that will help you to remember the extracranial branches of the facial nerve:

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Very easy to remember, and fun!