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Which nerve and branch provides sensory innervation of the lower gums teeth lips and palate?
mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve
Why do dentists need to know the location of the mandibular foramen?
The mandibular branch (V3) of the trigeminal nerve (CN V) runs down through the mandibular foramen to all the lower teeth. They need to be able to find that spot to properly numb the teeth of the mandible.
Why is it significant that the sheep has a large trigeminal nerve?
A sheep has a rather large trigeminal nerve because it represents the whole front part of the head. It divides the mandibular nerves and maxillary.
What nerve is not a branch of the trigeminal nerve?
Cervical
Which cranial nerve innervates all muscles of mastication?
tongue, buccal and and those controlling mandible....muscles of the lower face. mastication = the process of chewing
What are all the branches of the facial nerve?
The Trigeminal Nerve is located in a structure in the brain stem called the pons.
Which structure pasees through temporal fossa?
-deep cutaneous nerves of mandibular nerve of the trigeminal trunk -temporalis muscle inserts into it -superficial temporal artery associated with it is the auriculotemporal nerve -zygomaticotemporal branches of the zygomatic nerve of the maxillary nerve of the trigeminal trunk -anjawi5
Where is cranialnerve 8?
The 8th Cranial nerve is the trigeminal nerve it has three divisions, the opthalmic supplying the area around the eye, the maxillary division supplying the upper jaw and the mandibular supplying the lower jaw.
What is the Trigeminal branch to the tongue?
None actually go to the tongue... Trigeminal nerve - (V) fifth cranial nerve V1: Ophtalmic-eye, forehead and nose.1-Sensory V2: Maxillary - upper teeth, gums and lip, the cheek, lower eyelid and the side of the nose.1-Sensory V3: Mandibular - lower teeth, lower gums and lower lip.1-Sensory - Jaw.2-Motor 1SENSORY: Transmits pressure, touch, pain and temperature signals to the brain. 2MOTOR: Controls movement. http://www.tnaaustralia.org.au
What is the trigeminal?
trigeminal neuralgia is inflamation of trigeminal ganglion & causes pain over distribution of trigeminal nerve
What passes through the foramen rotundum?
The main motor portion of the facial nerve
Which cranial nerve has been damaged when your mouth droops following carotid surgery?
Marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve.
