Facial Nerve

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** Cranial nerve VII, which originates in the brainstem between the pons and the medulla. It controls the facial expression muscles and transports taste and sensation from the tongue and mouth.

**Synonyms:** - FACIAL NERVE - Facial nerve structure (body structure) - NERVE, FACIAL - Seventh Cranial Nerve - Seventh Cranial Nerve