Vital Areas
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Base of Mandible
Lower ridge of lower jaw, including the articulation below and in front of the ears. Loss of consciousness may result from concussion and loss of nervous coordination. Blow to any of the vital areas of face may cause trauma to the cranial nerves resulting in loss of nervous coordination and consciousness as well as vascular shock. There are eleven cranial nerves that have sensory, motor, or mixed functions:
- Olfactorius
- Opticus
- Oculomotoris
- Trochlearis
- Trigeminus
- Abducens
- Facialis
- Acousticus
- Glossopharyngeus
- Vagus Spinal Accessorius
- Hypoglossus