| Name: | rhombomere 6 |
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| Synonyms: | r6 |
| Definition: | Hindbrain segment or neuromere posterior to rhombomere 5. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000069] |
| Name: | facial motor neuron |
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| Definition: | Motor neuron of cranial nerve VII. The facial motor neurons innervate second pharyngeal arch derivatives including facial muscles. The motor neurons of nVII are specified in r4, migrate posteriorly along a medial path, then migrate to take up residence in r6 and r7. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0007129] |