concept   cranial nerves
culture   Western medicine
statement   Western medicine understands cranial nerves as being responsible for a range of sensory and motor functions in the head and neck.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 facial nerve Western medicine The facial nerve is commonly referenced in the context of neurology and facial muscle control in Western medicine. 1
2 facial nerve Western medicine culture The facial nerve is a major cranial nerve responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression. 1
3 glossopharyngeal nerve Western medicine Glossopharyngeal nerve is a crucial component of the human nervous system, responsible for various functions such as taste sensation and swallowing. 1
4 glossopharyngeal nerve medicine in Western countries The glossopharyngeal nerve is a crucial component of the human nervous system, responsible for various functions such as taste sensation, swallowing, and salivation. 1
5 trigeminal nerve Western medicine Responsible for sensory information such as touch, pain, and temperature from the face to the brain. 1