Cranial nerves (Figure 5) are of significant interest and consideration during facial massages because nerve stimulation supports muscle relaxation and contraction, causing muscles to tighten and expand. Knowledge of the fifth, seventh, and eleventh nerves is essential to quality services in facial treatments and neck and scalp massages. The trifacial trigeminal, also known as the fifth cranial nerve, controls chewing and is the chief sensory nerve of that face (Milady, 2024). Figure 5: Cranial Nerves
Figure 2: Muscles of the Arm and Hand
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Figure 3: Muscles of the Lower Leg
Note . Downloaded courtesy of Shutterstock The nerve-controlling sections of the tongue and palate and motions of the neck, face, and scalp are the sensory- motor nerve, known as the facial nerve, and the seventh cranial nerve. The eleventh cranial nerve, also called the accessory nerve, is the motor nerve controlling the motions of the neck. While performing facial massages, it is essential to consider the spinal nerves. The spinal nerves and their branches within the spinal cord send neurons to the back muscles of the head, scalp, and neck (Milady, 2024). Understanding the nerves of the arms, legs, and feet (Figures 6-8) is essential when performing hand and arm massages during manicuring services and leg and foot massages in pedicuring services. Like facial massages, stimulating the nerves greatly assists in effective massage techniques. Understanding the arms, legs, and feet stimulates the muscles and provides a more valuable and beneficial service (Milady, 2023). Figure 6: Nerves of the Hand and Arms
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Figure 4: Muscles of the Feet
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