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mylohyoid nerve

 
Dental Dictionary: mylohyoid nerve

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A branch of the mandibular division of the cranial trigeminal nerve that serves the mylohyoid and digastric muscles of the mouth. It is thought to be a possible alternative innervation for the pulp tissues of the mandibular first molar in some cases.

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n.

A small branch of the inferior alveolar nerve that is distributed to the anterior belly of the digastric muscle and to the mylohyoid muscle.

 
 

 

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