The trigeminus, or the fifth cranial nerve, is responsible for all the sensations in the face, including touch, pain and temperature. The nerve has three major branches, one for the lower part of the face, one for the middle and one for the forehead area. If the normal nerve pathway is blocked or compressed, facial sensation may be interrupted.
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Neurosurgery
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