Abstract
In this chapter the embryology of the hypoglossal nerve, human’s predisposition to develop sleep apnea from an anatomical perspective, relevant nerve ramifications and muscles for upper airway stimulation, the functional breakpoint and the vena comitans are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Upper Airway Stimulation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
Subtitle of host publication | Best Practices in Evaluation and Surgical Management |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 51-58 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030895044 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030895037 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Embryology
- Hypoglossal nerve - vena comitans