The nervous system is an organ system that handles communication in the body. There are four types of nerve cells in the nervous system: sensory nerves, motor nerves, autonomic nerves and ...

The seventh cranial nerve governs the sensation and movement of all the muscles in the face. Damage to this nerve can cause an inability to move one or both sides of the face, affecting a child’s ...

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage that develops gradually and is caused by long-term high blood sugar levels. While there’s no cure, managing blood sugar levels can slow its progression ...

Neural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred to as a pinched nerve. The neural foramen (spinal foramen) are small holes on the sides of the backbone that are ...

The independent movements and flexibility of various parts of the skull, called cranial kinesis, are an evolutionary innovation that is found in living vertebrates only in some squamates and crown ...