Module 1 Flashcards
The trigeminal nerve is the ———
Cranial nerve
Bulkiest (largest)
What is the name of cranial nerve number 5
Trigeminal Nerve
The trigeminal nerve has a small
——-root and a large ——– root
Motor
Sensory
What does the trigeminal nerve innervate?
Skin of face
Teeth, bone, and soft tissues of the oral cavity
How many divisions does the trigeminal nerve have?
3
What are the 2 main types of injections given orally?
Pulpal
Infiltration
The motor root of the trigeminal nerve supplies what anatomical landmarks?
Muscles of mastication
What are the 4 main muscles of mastication?
Masseter
Temporalis
Medial pterygoid
Lateral pterygoid
The sensory root of the trigeminal nerve supplies skin of the face and oral cavity except —— and ——–
Pharynx
Base of tongue
Name the 3 divisions of the trigeminal nerve?
1- ophthalmic
2- maxillary
3- mandibular
The ophthalmic division exits the cranial cavity through?
Superior orbital fissure
VI only has ——- abilities
Sensory
What are the 3 divisions of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve?
Nasociliary
Frontal
Lacrimal
The maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve exits the cranial cavity through?
Foramen rotundum
Which division of the trigeminal nerve is the smallest?
VI- ophthalmic