Abstract
The inability of a muscle or a group of muscles of the face to contract, usually as a result of damage to motor neurons, although it can occur due to interference at the neuromuscular function, is commonly referred to as facial paralysis.
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Ratnesar, P. (1984). Facial paralysis. In: Problems in Otolaryngology. Problems in Practice Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6663-8_6
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