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Supratrochlear
Meaning: A branch of the ophthalmic nerve supplying skin of the medial forehead and upper eyelid.
In practice: A supratrochlear nerve block was used to repair a laceration on the forehead.
Word parts
- supra- means above
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Which word means: The 12th cranial nerve controlling tongue movement.
Answer: Hypoglossal
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Answer: Obturator
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