Mandibular nerve

Question 1

where does the mandibular nerve originate from ?

Answer 1

trigeminal nerve (V cranial nerve)

Question 2

what are the branches from the trunk ?

Answer 2

1. ) meningeal branch ( supplies durameter )

2. ) nerve to medial pterygoid (motor)

Question 3

what are the branches of the anterior division of the mandibular nerve ?

Answer 3

3 motor :

• massetric
• deep temporal
• nerve to lateral pterygoid

1 sensory :
-Buccul

Question 4

what are the branches of the posterior division of the mandibular nerve ?

Answer 4

3 sensory :
-Auriculotemporal nerve

• lingual nerve
• inferior alveolar nerve

motor :
-Mylohyoid

Question 5

what does the auriculotemporal nerve supply ?

Answer 5

TMJ , parotid gland , auricule , and temple

Question 6

the lingual nerve is considered to be in a dangerous position because :

Answer 6

it is only covered by mucous membrane).

Question 7

inferior alveolar nerve goes through mandibular foramen to supply lower teeth

also emerges from mental foramen as mental nerve to supply lower lip snd chin

(similar to inferior alveolar artery )

Answer 7

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Question 8

what does the myohyoid nerve supply ?

Answer 8

mylohyoid and anterior belly of digastric muscles