MAXILLARY NERVE

Question 1

describe MN

Answer 1

is purely sensory

Question 2

origin of MN

Answer 2

maxillary nerve is the second branch of the trigeminal nerve, which originates embryologically from the first pharyngeal arch. Its primary function is sensory supply to the mid-third of the face

Question 3

insertion of MN

Answer 3

it enters the pterygopalatine fossa through the foramen rotundum

Question 4

distribution of the MN

Answer 4

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Question 5

zygomatic nerve

Answer 5

divides into zygomaticotemporal nerve and zygomaticofacial nerve

Question 6

infra-orbital nerve

Answer 6

supplies lower eyelid

Question 7

anterior superior alveolar nerve

Answer 7

supplies maxillary incisors and canines

Question 8

middle superior alveolar nerve

Answer 8

maxillary premolars and molars

Question 9

posterior superior alveolar nerve

Answer 9

supplies molars and maxillary sinus

Question 10

greater/anterior palatine nerve

Answer 10

supplies hard palate

Question 11

lesser / posterior palatine nerve

Answer 11

soft palatine and palatine tonsils

Question 12

nasopalatine nerve

Answer 12

the anterior part of the hard palate and nasal septum