CONJUGATE'S NUCLEUS
\kˈɒnd͡ʒuːɡˌe͡ɪtz njˈuːklɪəs], \kˈɒndʒuːɡˌeɪtz njˈuːklɪəs], \k_ˈɒ_n_dʒ_uː_ɡ_ˌeɪ_t_z n_j_ˈuː_k_l_ɪ__ə_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.