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What is the primary function of the lingual nerve?

  • Transmits sensory information from the lower lip
  • Supplies general sensation to the anterior 2/3 of tongue (correct)
  • Provides motor function to the mylohyoid muscle
  • Innervates the maxillary molars
  • Which nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the skin of the chin?

  • Lingual nerve
  • Incisive nerve
  • Mylohyoid nerve
  • Mental nerve (correct)
  • Which structure does the inferior alveolar nerve NOT supply?

  • Mandibular molars
  • Mandibular incisors
  • Sublingual salivary gland (correct)
  • Supportive structures like gingivae
  • How does the inferior alveolar nerve travel to reach the mandibular foramen?

    <p>Deep to the lateral pterygoid muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve emerges at the mental foramen?

    <p>Mental nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerve functions does the inferior alveolar nerve provide?

    <p>Both sensory and motor function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mylohyoid nerve runs in which anatomical structure?

    <p>Mylohyoid groove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the mandibular nerve leave the skull?

    <p>Foramen ovale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the incisive nerve?

    <p>Innervates mandibular incisors and canines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of an inferior alveolar nerve block?

    <p>Numbness of the chin and lower lip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve provides motor innervation to the only muscle that elevates the jaw?

    <p>Masseteric nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lateral pterygoid muscle?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve carries sensory innervation from the area above and in front of the ear?

    <p>Auriculotemporal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is primarily responsible for sensation in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

    <p>Lingual nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve branches supply the muscles responsible for dampening loud sounds?

    <p>Medial pterygoid nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is a sensory branch that pierces the buccinator muscle?

    <p>Long buccal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the chorda tympani branch of the facial nerve play in relation to the lingual nerve?

    <p>Joins with the lingual nerve for parasympathetic functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nerves is primarily motor and innervates the mylohyoid muscle?

    <p>Mylohyoid nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle action is associated with both the deep and superficial heads of the medial pterygoid muscle?

    <p>Elevate the jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional function does the auriculotemporal nerve provide aside from sensory innervation?

    <p>Autonomic supply to the parotid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fibers does the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve contain?

    <p>Both sensory and motor fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structure does the mandibular branch leave the skull through?

    <p>Foramen Ovale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following areas does not receive sensory supply from the mandibular branch (V3)?

    <p>Upper lip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is NOT innervated by the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>Sternocleidomastoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which terminal branches of the mandibular branch primarily supply the muscles of mastication?

    <p>Nerve to medial pterygoid and masseteric nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of the mandibular branch compared to the other branches of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>It has both motor and sensory functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the branches from the mandibular nerve is true?

    <p>Branches arise before the V3 nerve divides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical region is partially supplied by the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>Temporal region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sensation is provided to the mandibular teeth by the mandibular branch?

    <p>General sensory sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function would be impaired if the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve was damaged?

    <p>Chewing food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Trigeminal Nerve - Mandibular Branch (V3)

    • The mandibular branch (V3) is the largest of the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve.

    • It exits the skull through the foramen ovale.

    • It has both sensory and motor fibers.

    • Sensory functions include supplying sensation to the:

      • Mandibular teeth and supporting structures
      • Mucosa of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and floor of the mouth
      • Skin of the lower face
      • Parts of the temporal region and outer ear
    • Motor functions involve the muscles of mastication, including:

      • Muscles of mastication
      • Mylohyoid
      • Anterior belly of digastric
      • Tensor veli palatini
      • Tensor tympani
    • Shortly after leaving the skull, it divides into a small anterior trunk and a larger posterior trunk.

    • Branches before division include:

      • Meningeal branch
      • Nerve to medial pterygoid muscle

    Branches of V3

    • Anterior Trunk Branches:

      • Masseteric nerve (mainly motor-mastication muscles)
      • Deep temporal nerves (mainly motor-mastication muscles )
      • Nerve to lateral pterygoid muscle (mainly motor-mastication muscles)
      • Long buccal nerve (sensory—skin of cheek and mucous membrane)
    • Posterior Trunk Branches:

      • Auriculotemporal nerve (sensory—area above and in front of ear)
      • Lingual nerve (sensory—anterior 2/3 of tongue, joined by chorda tympani(facial nerve); secretory motor function)
      • Inferior alveolar nerve (sensory—lower teeth, branches become mental nerve, also lower chin)
      • Mylohyoid nerve (motor—only motor nerve from posterior division)

    Muscles of Mastication

    • Medial pterygoid nerve (motor):

      • Enters deep surface of the muscle
      • Also supplies tensor tympani and tensor veli palatini (dampening loud sounds, opening auditory tube during yawning/swallowing.)
      • Elevates jaw.
    • Masseter

      • Masseteric nerve is the first anterior trunk branch.
      • Crosses between coronoid process and mandible condyle.
      • Gives an articular branch to the TMJ.
      • Elevates mandible (mouth closure)
    • Temporalis

      • Anterior and deep temporal nerves.
      • Elevates mandible (mouth closure)
    • Lateral pterygoid:

      • Nerve to lateral pterygoid may run part way with the long buccal nerve.
      • Depresses mandible (mouth opening) and produces other movements.

    Long Buccal Nerve

    • The only sensory branch of the anterior trunk
    • Emerges between heads of lateral pterygoid.
    • Runs on the lateral surface of the buccinator muscle, close to the retromolar fossa of the mandible.
    • Gives branches to the skin of the cheek.
    • Pierces buccinator to supply buccal sulcus and buccal gingivae of mandibular molars and premolars.

    Auriculotemporal Nerve (A)

    • First branch of the posterior trunk
    • Sensory
    • Autonomic to parotid gland (fibers from otic ganglion).
    • 2 roots that unite & run backward under lateral pterygoid muscle, lying between condyle and sphenomandibular ligament.
    • Emerges between TMJ and external auditory meatus.
    • Finally, ascends on the side of the head.

    Lingual Nerve

    • Second branch of posterior trunk
    • Sensory: anterior 2/3 of tongue and floor of mouth.
    • Unites with the chorda tympani branch of the facial nerve and receives parasympathetic fibers for submandibular and sublingual glands.
    • Emerges from under lateral pterygoid muscle, curves downward and forward between ramus of mandible and medial pterygoid muscle (pterygomandibular space).
    • Lies anterior to but deeper than the inferior alveolar nerve.
    • Passes toward the floor of the mouth
    • Twists around the submandibular duct.
    • Enters tongue behind the sublingual salivary gland.

    Inferior Alveolar (Dental) Nerve

    • Sensory and motor

    • Descends deep to lateral pterygoid muscle, behind lingual nerve.

    • Enters the mandibular foramen.

    • Travels in inferior dental or mandibular canal in mandible.

    • Divides near premolars into mental nerve and incisive nerve.

    • Mental nerve emerges at the mental foramen.

    • Incisive nerve runs anteriorly in incisive canal.

    • Branches of Inferior Alveolar Nerve:

      • Mylohyoid nerve (motor): Given off before mandibular foramen. Runs in mylohyoid groove/supplies mylohyoid muscle & anterior belly of digastric. Depresses or elevates the hyoid.
      • Mental nerve. Supplies skin of chin and lower lip, labial gingiva of mandibular teeth.
      • Incisive nerve. Innervates mandibular incisors and canines.

    Nerve Block Procedures

    • ID nerve block procedures
    • Mental nerve block procedures

    Trigeminal and Facial Nerve Examination

    • Procedure and evaluation of the function.

    Summary

    • Trigeminal nerve is the largest (5th) cranial nerve.
    • Has three divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular.
    • Mandibular nerve exits via the foramen ovale.
    • Supplies mandibular teeth, supporting structures, anterior 2/3 tongue, and floor of mouth and muscles of mastication.

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