Hypoglossal-Facial Nerve Reconstruction Using a Y-Tube-Conduit Reduces Aberrant Synkinetic Movements of the Orbicularis Oculi and Vibrissal Muscles in Rats

<div>Schematic drawing of an animal showing 100% synkinetic movement of the eyelid during whisking. Arrow shows a full blink (minimal intereyelid distance) during protraction of the vibrissal hairs.</div>

BioMed Research International

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Figure 4: Hypoglossal-Facial Nerve Reconstruction Using a Y-Tube-Conduit Reduces Aberrant Synkinetic Movements of the Orbicularis Oculi and Vibrissal Muscles in Rats 

Figure 4 | Hypoglossal-Facial Nerve Reconstruction Using a Y-Tube-Conduit Reduces Aberrant Synkinetic Movements of the Orbicularis Oculi and Vibrissal Muscles in Rats 