The other part of cranial nerve VIII, called the vestibular nerve ... to the cochlear nuclei located at the pontomedullary junction (where the pons and medulla of the brainstem meet). The cochlear ...

After leaving the geniculate ganglion, the greater petrosal nerve continues forward toward the cheek. It passes through an opening running through the hiatus of the facial canal, then along a narrow ...

We discuss the differential diagnosis between HMSN III and CIDP in this patient with a fluctuating but insidiously progressive 26 year history, in whom MRI demonstrated marked enlargement of multiple ...

All 12 patients underwent full neurologic examinations including detailed cranial nerve findings especially function of the facial nerve and posterior ... blind area posterior to the head of the lens ...

The sciatic and pudendal nerves are located in the hip area and may become pinched. You may have pain when you move, or you may walk with a limp. The pain can feel like an ache, or it may burn or ...

BALTIMORE -- The NFL's No. 1 offense faces an injury concern as the Baltimore Ravens head into the playoffs. Wide receiver Zay Flowers was ruled out for the rest of the game after suffering a ...

The vagus nerve is a vine of nerve fibers with roots in nearly every organ and shoots in the brain. It helps us detect a racing heart, rising blood pressure, stomachache, discomfort, an ...

Allen exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars after sustaining a back injury. Before his departure, Allen carried twice for five yards. While he is sidelined, Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis are ...

Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling ...

Adams exited in the third quarter of Saturday's 111-96 loss to the Thunder with a left ankle injury and was unable to return, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. Adams finished with ...