TRUNCUS PULMONALIS
\tɹˈʌnkəs pˌʌlmənˈɑːliz], \tɹˈʌnkəs pˌʌlmənˈɑːliz], \t_ɹ_ˈʌ_n_k_ə_s p_ˌʌ_l_m_ə_n_ˈɑː_l_i_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.
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