TrigeminusSystem
The TrigeminusSystem is a conceptual framework that models somatosensory and reflex control mediated by trigeminal-like pathways in the head and face. It integrates sensory inputs and autonomic responses to facial stimuli, with potential applications in neuroscience and neurotechnology. It is distinct from but related to the anatomical trigeminal nerve system.
It centers on three main branches analogous to the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular divisions; connects to
Processes tactile, thermal, and nociceptive information; mediates reflexes like blinking and jaw movement; modulates autonomic responses
Comparative anatomy shows varied organization across vertebrates; evolutionary pressures for rapid facial sensing; plasticity in adulthood;
Studied in relation to trigeminal neuralgia, migraine, facial neuropathies; imaging and stimulation approaches; potential therapeutic targets;