Orofacial involvement secondary to trapezius muscle trauma.
The case reported in this article demonstrates an unusual referral mechanism for signs and symptoms of the face and the oral cavity emanating from a traumatized trapezius muscle. A theory for this referral, based on central connections of nerves V, VII, IX, X, and XI, is proposed.
D000328:Adult; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D009333:Neck / Q000294:innervation; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000503:physiopathology; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000503:physiopathology