trigeminal nerve

Question 1

what are the 3 branches of the trigeminal?

Answer 1

V1 opthalmic (superior orbital fissure)
V2 maxillary (foramen rotundum)
V3 mandibular (foramen ovale)

Question 2

what are the 4 main branches of the opthalmic n.?

Answer 2

1. tentorial n.
2. nasociliary n.
3. frontal n.
4. lacrimal n.

Question 3

what are the 7 main branches of the maxillary n.?

Answer 3

1. meningeal branch of maxillary n.
2. zygomatic n.
3. ganglionic branches of pterygopalatine ganglion
4. posterior superior alveolar n.
5. middle superior alveolar n.
6. anterior superior alveolar n.
7. infra orbital n.

Question 4

what are the 6 main branches of the mandibular n.?

Answer 4

1. meningeal branch of mandibular n.
2. auriculotemporal n.
3. buccal n.
4. lingual n.
5. muscular branches of mandibular n.
6. inferior alveolar n. (aka mental n.)