Mandibular nerve

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Mandibular nerve
Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve, seen from the middle line. The small figure is an enlarged view of the otic ganglion.
Details
FromTrigeminal nerve (CN V)
Identifiers
Latinnervus mandibularis
MeSHD008340
TA98A14.2.01.064
TA26246
FMA52996
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy]

In

lower lip, and chin. The mandibular nerve also innervates the muscles of mastication.[1]

Structure

Course

The large sensory root of mandibular nerve emerges from the lateral part of the

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The mandibular nerve immediately passes between

nerve to medial pterygoid
from its medial side. The nerve then divides into a small anterior division and a large posterior division.

Branches

The mandibular nerve gives off the following branches:

Distribution

Anterior Division

(Motor Innervation - Muscles of mastication)

(Sensory Innervation)

  • Buccal nerve
    • Inside of the cheek (
      buccal mucosa
      )
  • Nervous spinosus (sensory)


Posterior Division

Lingual Split
(general sensory innervation (not special sensory for taste))

Inferior Alveolar Split
(Motor Innervation)

(Sensory Innervation)

Auriculotemporal Split

  • auricula / temporal region
    )

See also

Additional images

  • Dermatome distribution of the trigeminal nerve
    Dermatome distribution of the trigeminal nerve
  • The nerves of the scalp, face, and side of neck.
    The nerves of the scalp, face, and side of neck.
  • Mandibular nerve
    Mandibular nerve
  • Mandibular nerve
    Mandibular nerve

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