title: Evaluation of the paralyzed face.
abstract: The face is a dynamic organ of expression and communication. It is the most important area for recognition and identification of an individual. Paralysis of the face disturbs these social factors deeply. An understanding of facial movment and anatomy is presented to allow for better cosmetic and functional analysis. Hence, medico-legal documentation and the selection of the appropriate techniques for surgical rehabilitation becomes a simpler task.
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004954:Esthetics; D005123:Eye / Q000503:physiopathology; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005149:Facial Expression; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000503:physiopathology; D009068:Movement; D010781:Photography; D012904:Smiling