Embryology of the Hypoglossal Nerve

Clemens Heiser, Nico de Vries

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUpper Airway Stimulation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Subtitle of host publicationBest Practices in Evaluation and Surgical Management
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages51-58
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9783030895044
ISBN (Print)9783030895037
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Embryology
  • Hypoglossal nerve - vena comitans

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