Clinical Anatomy HFN-2 🔥 | Bells Palsy | High-Yield Anatomy for FMGE, NEET PG & NEXT

Clinical Series of Head, Face & Neck | Facial Nerve Lesions & Bell’s Palsy | Anatomy Unlimited A 28-year-old man develops sudden right-sided facial weakness following a viral infection. He cannot close his eye, blow his cheeks, or wrinkle his forehead. What is the most likely diagnosis? Where is the lesion located? In this high-yield clinical anatomy session, Dr. Pradeep Pawar explains the course of the facial nerve (CN VII), its branches, and the clinical presentation of lesions at different levels. This session is essential for MBBS students and NEET PG, NEXT, INI-CET & FMGE aspirants preparing for clinical anatomy and cranial nerve-based questions. What you will learn in this session: Clinical presentation of facial nerve palsy and Bell’s palsy. Course of the facial nerve through the internal acoustic meatus and facial canal. Understanding the genu, promontory, and stylomastoid foramen. Three important branches within the facial canal: Greater petrosal nerve Nerve to stapedius Chorda tympani Functions of the facial nerve branches and their clinical significance. Hyperacusis due to nerve to stapedius involvement. Facial nerve lesions at different anatomical levels. Difference between upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron facial nerve lesions. Clinical reasoning behind preserved taste sensation and lacrimation. Five terminal branches of the facial nerve in the parotid gland. Exam-oriented MCQ on facial nerve lesions. Master core anatomical concepts and develop a clear, conceptual understanding of clinical nerve lesions with Anatomy Unlimited. 📚 Who should watch? MBBS Students NEET PG Aspirants NEXT Aspirants INI-CET Aspirants FMGE Aspirants 👨‍⚕️ Faculty: Dr. Pradeep Pawar 📺 Channel: Anatomy Unlimited If you found this clinical anatomy session helpful, like the video, share it with your friends, and subscribe to Anatomy Unlimited for more high-yield anatomy lectures. 💬 Attempt the MCQ in the comments and share your answer! Explore more clinical series covering the upper limb, lower limb, thorax, and other important anatomy topics. 00:00 Introduction to the Clinical Case: Facial Nerve Palsy 00:40 Identifying Muscles of Facial Expression 01:14 Clinical Clues: Taste Sensation and Lacrimation 01:52 Course of the Facial Nerve 02:25 Facial Nerve Branches in the Parotid Gland 02:58 Three Branches Within the Facial Canal 03:29 Bell’s Palsy: Lesion at the Stylomastoid Foramen 04:06 Greater Petrosal Nerve and Glandular Supply 04:44 Chorda Tympani and Taste Sensation 05:11 Facial Nerve Lesions at Different Levels 05:46 Upper Motor Neuron vs Lower Motor Neuron Lesion 06:16 Why Are Taste and Lacrimation Preserved? 06:44 Five Terminal Branches of Facial Nerve 07:14 Understanding Upper and Lower Motor Neurons 07:48 Clinical MCQ: Facial Nerve Lesion 08:20 MCQ Challenge and Anatomy Unlimited Series 08:53 Closing and Channel Updates #DrPradeepPawar #AnatomyUnlimited #MedicalEducation #MBBS #NEETPG #NEXT #FMGE #AnatomyLecture #MedicalStudents #FacialNerve #BellsPalsy #CranialNerves #ClinicalAnatomy #HeadFaceAndNeck #Neuroanatomy #INI CET #FacialNervePalsy #AnatomyMCQs #MedicalEntranceExam #AnatomyRevision