GETHYLLIS SPIRALIS
\ɡˈiːθɪlˌiz spˈa͡ɪ͡əɹə͡lˌiz], \ɡˈiːθɪlˌiz spˈaɪəɹəlˌiz], \ɡ_ˈiː_θ_ɪ_l_ˌi_z s_p_ˈaɪə_ɹ_əl_ˌi_z]\
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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.