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What is the primary function of the anterior superior alveolar nerve?
Which of the following areas is NOT innervated by the mandibular division (V3)?
What nerve becomes responsible for innervation in the absence of the anterior superior alveolar nerve?
Which nerve primarily supplies sensory innervation to the temporomandibular joint?
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Which muscle is NOT innervated by the motor root of the mandibular division?
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What branch of the maxillary division is responsible for sensory innervation to the periodontal tissues?
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Which of the following branches is formed by the bifurcation of the main trunk of the mandibular nerve?
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Which of the following correctly identifies a mixed function nerve?
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What type of innervation do branches from the anterior division of V3 primarily provide?
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Which of the following nerves is responsible for motor innervation to the temporalis muscle?
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Which nerve bridges the gap between the muscles of mastication and sensory input from the cheek area?
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Which branch does NOT innervate the buccinator muscle?
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The lingual nerve provides sensory innervation to which area?
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What is the primary function of the inferior alveolar nerve?
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Which nerve is most often associated with cases of paresthesia?
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Which structure does the long buccal nerve enter through to provide sensory innervation?
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What anatomical structure does the nasopalatine nerve enter before providing sensation to the palatal mucosa?
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Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervation to the maxillary molar region's buccal gingiva?
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Where does the greater palatine nerve typically emerge on the hard palate?
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How many branches does the posterior superior alveolar nerve typically have?
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What is the role of the middle superior alveolar nerve?
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What percentage of patients is the mesiobuccal root of the first molar often not supplied by the PSA nerve?
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Which branch is given off by the maxillary division (V2) within the infraorbital canal?
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What is the typical absence rate of the middle superior alveolar nerve in individuals?
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What is the primary function of the sensory root of the trigeminal nerve?
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Which branch of the trigeminal nerve exits through the superior orbital fissure?
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What is the size comparison of the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve?
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Which anatomical feature allows the maxillary division (V2) to enter the pterygopalatine fossa?
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What additional structure does the motor root of the mandibular division (V3) unite with after exiting the skull?
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Which area does the maxillary division (V2) NOT provide sensory innervation to?
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What type of nerve is the maxillary division (V2) classified as?
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Which of the following correctly describes the trigeminal nerve?
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What is the primary function of the inferior alveolar nerve?
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Where does the inferior alveolar nerve divide into its terminal branches?
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Which of the following nerves innervates the pulpal tissues of the mandibular first premolar?
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What is a clinical significance of the bifid inferior alveolar nerve?
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What is the role of the mylohyoid nerve?
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What structure does the inferior alveolar nerve accompany throughout its path?
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Which anatomical feature allows for a greater incidence of clinically adequate anesthesia in the maxillary region compared to the mandible?
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What anatomical feature corresponds to the most prominent eminence in the maxilla?
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Study Notes
Trigeminal Nerve Overview
- Comprises the 5th cranial nerve; largest among the twelve cranial nerves.
- Divided into a small motor root and a larger sensory root.
- Responsible for sensory innervation of the teeth, soft tissues, and oral cavity, excluding the pharynx and tongue base.
Sensory Branches of the Trigeminal Nerve
- Ophthalmic Division (V1): Smallest, purely sensory; exits the skull through the superior orbital fissure into the orbit.
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Maxillary Division (V2): Exits via foramen rotundum; provides sensory innervation to:
- Skin of the middle face, lower eyelid, nose side, and upper lip.
- Mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, maxillary sinus, soft and hard palate.
- Maxillary teeth and periodontal tissues.
Significant Branches of Maxillary Division
- Nasopalatine Nerve: Enters incisive canal; innervates palatal mucosa in the premaxilla region.
- Greater Palatine Nerve: Emerges from greater palatine foramen; provides sensory innervation to the hard palate.
- Posterior Superior Alveolar Nerve (PSA): Descends from maxillary division; innervates buccal gingiva and maxillary molars.
Infraorbital Canal Branches
- Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve (MSA): Supplies sensory innervation to maxillary premolars and possibly the mesiobuccal root of the first molar; absent in 30-54% of individuals.
- Anterior Superior Alveolar Nerve (ASA): Innervates central/lateral incisors and canine, with sensory supply to associated gingiva, buccal bone, and mucous membranes.
Mandibular Division (V3)
- Largest branch; mixed nerve with a large sensory and a smaller motor root.
- Supplies:
- Skin of the temporal region, auricle, cheek, lower lip, and chin.
- Mucous membranes of the cheek and tongue (anterior two-thirds), mandibular teeth, bone, and temporomandibular joint.
Branches of Mandibular Division
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Anterior Division: Primarily motor for muscles of mastication; components include:
- Deep temporal nerve (to temporalis muscle).
- Masseter nerve (to masseter).
- Lateral pterygoid nerve (to lateral pterygoid).
- Long buccal nerve: Provides sensory innervation to cheek and buccal gingiva without innervating the buccinator muscle.
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Posterior Division: Primarily sensory; includes:
- Auriculotemporal nerve.
- Lingual nerve: Innervates anterior two-thirds of the tongue (general sensation and taste), floor of mouth, and gingiva.
- Inferior alveolar nerve: Largest branch; enters mandible through the mandibular foramen, with terminal branches for incisive and mental nerves.
Clinical Considerations
- Bifid inferior alveolar nerves and canals are seen in 0.95% of individuals; complicate anesthesia administration.
- Lingual nerve involvement may lead to paresthesia cases.
Osteology of the Maxilla
- Includes structures like the canine eminence over the canine tooth.
- Maxilla is more porous than the mandible, often resulting in effective anesthesia.
- Palatal processes form anterior hard palate; horizontal palatine bone plate forms the posterior section.
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