👉 Retrotarsal is a term used in medical terminology to describe the location of the third nerve, also known as the trigeminal nerve. It originates from the pons and passes through the brainstem, reaching the facial muscles and nerves that control eye movement, jaw motion, and tongue movements. This term is often associated with patients who have undergone surgery or other procedures involving the head and neck region, such as a skull fracture, spinal injury, or brain tumor.
