Cutaneous distribution of zygomaticofacial nerve

J Craniofac Surg. 2007 May;18(3):575-7. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3180338584.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to elucidate the cutaneous distribution of the zygomaticofacial nerve (ZFN). Twenty hemifaces of 10 adult Korean cadavers were dissected. ZFN-innervated limits were rectangular and each side was 18.8 +/- 4 mm and 15.8 +/- 3.4 mm. The center of the rectangle was located laterally at 17.3 +/- 5.5 mm from the lateral canthus and then inferiorly at 18.1 +/- 3.1 mm. The cutaneous area innervated by the ZFN was rectangular shaped having a horizontal side that was 9.3 +/- 4% to 27.3 +/- 7.5%of the line from the lateral canthus to the root of helix and a vertical side that was 13.9 +/- 5.8% to 35.7 +/- 5.4% of the line from the lateral canthus to the oral commissure level. Knowledge of ZFN innervation is available with an intraoral approach in maloplasty or midface lift.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cadaver
  • Cheek / innervation*
  • Ear, External / innervation
  • Eyelids / innervation
  • Face / innervation*
  • Humans
  • Mouth / innervation
  • Skin / innervation*
  • Zygoma / innervation*