A boxer had sustained a blow to the left parotid area, after which he developed paralysis of the facial muscles on this side. What nerve had been damaged?

Answer options

1. Mandibular
2. Maxillary
3. Ophthalmic
4. Facial
5. Lesser petrosal

Explanation

A boxer had sustained a blow to the left parotid area, after which he developed paralysis of the facial muscles on this side. What nerve had been damaged?Facial nerve; Motor innervation of the face is done by the facial nerve and sensory innervation by the trigeminal nerve.