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The Zygomatic Branch of the Auriculopalpebral Nerve: can it be Normally Palpated in the Live Horse?
Author(s) -
McCarthy P. H.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
anatomia, histologia, embryologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1439-0264
pISSN - 0340-2096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0264.1996.tb00052.x
Subject(s) - reflex , trochlear nerve , medicine , anatomy , zygomatic arch , corneal reflex , anesthesia , alternative medicine , pathology , palsy
Summary A detailed description is given of the methods to locate and palpate a subcutaneous part of the zygomatic branch of the auriculopalpebral nerve in 9 out of 10 adult horses examined. This permits the exact placing of local anaesthetic along the nerve branch at the described site, resulting in the akinesis of the m. orbicularis oculi and the elimination of the blink reflex. This facilitates ophthalmologic examination and possible treatment of some eye conditions.