General Anatomy: Branches of the Mandibular Nerve

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What is the course of the buccal branch of the mandibular nerve?

It passes medially to the medial surface of the temporalis muscle

It runs along the lateral surface of the ramus of the mandible

It clears the ramus of the mandible to lie on the lateral surface of the buccinator muscle in the cheek (correct)

It runs along the medial surface of the mandible

What is the function of the auriculotemporal nerve?

It is primarily a motor nerve

It is a branch of the posterior trunk of the facial nerve

It is a pure sensory nerve

It distributes autonomic fibers to the parotid gland (correct)

What is the relationship between the buccal branch of the mandibular nerve and the buccal branches of the facial nerve?

They have different functions

They have different origins

They anastomose with each other (correct)

They are alternatives to each other

What is the primary function of the nerve to the lateral pterygoid muscle?

It is a motor nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the course of the auriculotemporal nerve?

It arises as two roots that encircle the middle meningeal artery and unite behind the artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the course of the Meningeal Branch (Nervus Spinosus)?

It runs back into the middle cranial fossa through the foramen spinosum Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle does the Nerve to the Medial Pterygoid Muscle supply?

Lateral pterygoid and medial pterygoid muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the distribution of the buccal branch of the mandibular nerve?

It supplies the buccal sulcus and the buccal gingiva Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the mandibular nerve is usually the first branch of the anterior trunk?

Masseteric nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the distribution of the Masseteric nerve?

It is distributed into the masseter muscle and gives an articular branch to the temporomandibular joint Signup and view all the answers

How many deep temporal nerves may be recognized?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the mandibular nerve supplies the mucosa of the mastoid antrum and mastoid air cells?

Meningeal branch (Nervus Spinosus) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nerves is responsible for supplying structures derived from the first branchial arch?

Mandibular nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which fibers of the mandibular nerve supply the mucosa of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

Sensory fibers Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are supplied by the motor fibers of the mandibular nerve?

The four muscles of mastication, mylohyoid, and anterior belly of digastric Signup and view all the answers

Where does the mandibular nerve lie immediately after leaving the foramen ovale?

On the tensor veli palatini muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the motor root in relation to the sensory root within the foramen ovale?

Posteromedially Signup and view all the answers

What structures accompany the roots of the mandibular nerve within the foramen ovale?

Emissary veins, lesser petrosal nerve, and accessory meningeal artery Signup and view all the answers

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