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Which of the following is a branch directly from the maxillary nerve?
Which of the following is a branch directly from the maxillary nerve?
What is the function of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
What is the function of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which artery is part of the contents of the pterygopalatine fossa?
Which artery is part of the contents of the pterygopalatine fossa?
What are the branches associated with the pterygopalatine ganglion?
What are the branches associated with the pterygopalatine ganglion?
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Which book provides information about the anatomy for dental students?
Which book provides information about the anatomy for dental students?
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Which edition of 'Atlas of Human Anatomy' provides information about the pterygopalatine fossa?
Which edition of 'Atlas of Human Anatomy' provides information about the pterygopalatine fossa?
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Who is the lecturer for 'Head & Neck Anatomy Pterygopalatine Fossa'?
Who is the lecturer for 'Head & Neck Anatomy Pterygopalatine Fossa'?
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Which nerve carries general sensation for the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
Which nerve carries general sensation for the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
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Which nerve conveys taste sensation from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
Which nerve conveys taste sensation from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
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Which nerve supplies small area of nasal septum and the palatal mucosa of the incisor region of the hard palate?
Which nerve supplies small area of nasal septum and the palatal mucosa of the incisor region of the hard palate?
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Which nerve is motor in nature and is a branch from the posterior division of the mandibular nerve?
Which nerve is motor in nature and is a branch from the posterior division of the mandibular nerve?
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Which artery is a branch from the second part of maxillary artery?
Which artery is a branch from the second part of maxillary artery?
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Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, and upper lip?
Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, and upper lip?
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Which nerve emerges on the base of the skull by passing through foramen ovale?
Which nerve emerges on the base of the skull by passing through foramen ovale?
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Which nerve is a branch from the main trunk of the mandibular nerve and is sensory in nature?
Which nerve is a branch from the main trunk of the mandibular nerve and is sensory in nature?
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Which nerve is a branch from the anterior division of the mandibular nerve?
Which nerve is a branch from the anterior division of the mandibular nerve?
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Which nerve supplies sensation to the palatal mucosa in the region of the premaxilla?
Which nerve supplies sensation to the palatal mucosa in the region of the premaxilla?
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Which nerve supplies sensory innervation to the palatal soft tissues, glands, and bone as far anterior as the first premolar?
Which nerve supplies sensory innervation to the palatal soft tissues, glands, and bone as far anterior as the first premolar?
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Which nerve supplies the mucous membrane of the soft palate?
Which nerve supplies the mucous membrane of the soft palate?
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Which nerve supplies the mucous membrane of the nose?
Which nerve supplies the mucous membrane of the nose?
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Which artery supplies the hard and soft palate?
Which artery supplies the hard and soft palate?
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Which artery supplies the nasal cavity?
Which artery supplies the nasal cavity?
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Where do the veins in the pterygopalatine fossa drain into?
Where do the veins in the pterygopalatine fossa drain into?
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Which nerve provides sensory innervation for the buccal gingiva of the upper molar teeth?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation for the buccal gingiva of the upper molar teeth?
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Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, and upper lip?
Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, and upper lip?
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Which nerve provides sensory innervation to specific teeth and surrounding tissues?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to specific teeth and surrounding tissues?
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Which nerve emerges through the greater palatine foramen in the hard palate?
Which nerve emerges through the greater palatine foramen in the hard palate?
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Which ganglion is responsible for supplying various glands in the head region?
Which ganglion is responsible for supplying various glands in the head region?
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Which nerve passes through the inferior orbital fissure and divides into the zygomaticofacial nerve and zygomaticotemporal nerve?
Which nerve passes through the inferior orbital fissure and divides into the zygomaticofacial nerve and zygomaticotemporal nerve?
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Which type of fibers enter the pterygopalatine ganglion but do not synapse in the ganglion?
Which type of fibers enter the pterygopalatine ganglion but do not synapse in the ganglion?
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Study Notes
Maxillary Nerve and Its Branches: Detailed Overview
- The maxillary nerve has various branches including the greater palatine nerve, lesser palatine nerves, nasal nerves, nasopalatine nerve, pharyngeal nerve, orbital branches, and ganglionic branches.
- The ganglionic branches connect the maxillary nerve with the pterygopalatine ganglion, situated below the maxillary nerve in the pterygopalatine fossa.
- The posterior superior alveolar nerve provides sensory innervation for the buccal gingiva of the upper molar teeth as well as the alveoli, periodontal ligaments, and pulpal tissues of the maxillary molars.
- The zygomatic nerve passes through the inferior orbital fissure and divides into the zygomaticofacial nerve and zygomaticotemporal nerve.
- The infraorbital nerve runs through the inferior orbital fissure into the orbit and supplies the skin of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, and upper lip.
- It gives rise to the middle superior alveolar nerve and anterior superior alveolar nerve, providing sensory innervation to specific teeth and surrounding tissues.
- The pterygopalatine ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion connected to the maxillary nerve and is responsible for supplying various glands in the head region.
- Three types of fibers, parasympathetic, sympathetic, and sensory, enter the ganglion, with only the parasympathetic fibers synapsing in the ganglion.
- Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers come through the greater petrosal nerve, while sympathetic fibers come from the deep petrosal nerve from the plexus around the internal carotid artery.
- The greater petrosal and deep petrosal nerve join within the pterygoid canal to become the nerve known as the nerve of the pterygoid canal or vidian nerve.
- The greater palatine nerve runs through the greater palatine canal and emerges through the greater palatine foramen in the hard palate, providing sensory innervation to specific areas.
- Overall, the maxillary nerve and its branches play a crucial role in providing sensory innervation to various regions of the head and face.
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Test your knowledge of the maxillary nerve and its branches with this detailed overview quiz. Explore the anatomy and functions of the greater palatine nerve, zygomatic nerve, infraorbital nerve, and more, and understand their role in sensory innervation of the head and face.
