An Anatomical study for localisation of Zygomatic branch of Facial nerve and Masseteric nerve - An aid to nerve coaptation for facial reanimation surgery: A cadaver based study in Eastern India.

Context: In cases of chronic facial palsy, where direct neurotisation is possible, ipsilateral masseteric nerve is a very suitable motor donor. We have tried to specifically locate the masseteric nerve for this purpose.

Aims: Describing an approach of localisation and exposure of both the zygomatic branch of Facial nerve and the nerve to masseter, with respect to a soft tissue reference point over face.