Volume 211 Issue 12, 24 December 2011
HYPOGLOSSAL NERVE (CRANIAL NERVE XII)
The cover images in volume 211 of the Journal depict the 12 cranial nerves, showing both their origin in the brain and the areas that they innervate. This issues cover features the hypoglossal nerve, which provides motor innervation to the tongue and glossal muscles, with the exception of the palatoglossus.
Illustrated in watercolour by Joanna Culley BA (Hons) MMAA RMIP, Medical and Scientific Artist
www.medical-artist.com
Tel: +44 (0)203 287 7202
Editorial
-
Advertisement
