ASCENDING MYELITIS
\ɐsˈɛndɪŋ mˌa͡ɪɪlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ɐsˈɛndɪŋ mˌaɪɪlˈaɪtɪs], \ɐ_s_ˈɛ_n_d_ɪ_ŋ m_ˌaɪ_ɪ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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Hypoglossal Neuropathy
- twelfth cranial (hypoglossal) nuclei. fascicles are located in medulla, exits via hypoglossal foramen innervates muscles tongue. Lower brain stem diseases, including ischemia MOTOR NEURON affect nuclei fascicles. nerve may also be injured by diseases of the posterior fossa or skull base. Clinical manifestations include unilateral musculature and lingual dysarthria, with deviation tongue towards side weakness upon attempted protrusion.