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Which cranial nerve is the trigeminal nerve?
Which cranial nerve is the trigeminal nerve?
- CN VII
- CN V (correct)
- CN III
- CN IX
Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of the face and skull above the palpebral fissure and the eye?
Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of the face and skull above the palpebral fissure and the eye?
- Ophthalmic (V1) nerve (correct)
- Maxillary (V2) nerve
- Mandibular (V3) nerve
- Abducens (VI) nerve
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve provides sensory innervation of portions of the nasal cavity, sinuses, maxillary teeth, palate, and the middle portion of the face and skull above the mouth?
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve provides sensory innervation of portions of the nasal cavity, sinuses, maxillary teeth, palate, and the middle portion of the face and skull above the mouth?
- Maxillary (V2) nerve (correct)
- Mandibular (V3) nerve
- Ophthalmic (V1) nerve
- Facial (VII) nerve
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve contains both sensory and motor fibers?
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve contains both sensory and motor fibers?
What type of information is conducted by the trigeminal nerve?
What type of information is conducted by the trigeminal nerve?
Where is the principal sensory nucleus located?
Where is the principal sensory nucleus located?
Where does the trigeminal l decussate to the opposite side of the brainstem?
Where does the trigeminal l decussate to the opposite side of the brainstem?
Which part of the spinal trigeminal nucleus spans from the mid-pontine level to the rostral third of the inferior olive in the medulla oblongata?
Which part of the spinal trigeminal nucleus spans from the mid-pontine level to the rostral third of the inferior olive in the medulla oblongata?
Where does the spinal trigeminal nucleus connect to in the spinal cord?
Where does the spinal trigeminal nucleus connect to in the spinal cord?
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Trigeminal Nerve
Trigeminal Nerve
The fifth cranial nerve.
Ophthalmic (V1) Nerve
Ophthalmic (V1) Nerve
Sensory innervation of the face and skull above the palpebral fissure and the eye.
Maxillary (V2) Nerve
Maxillary (V2) Nerve
Sensory innervation of nasal cavity, sinuses, maxillary teeth, palate, and middle face above the mouth.
Mandibular (V3) Nerve
Mandibular (V3) Nerve
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Trigeminal Nerve Information
Trigeminal Nerve Information
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Principal Sensory Nucleus Location
Principal Sensory Nucleus Location
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Trigeminal Lemniscus Decussation
Trigeminal Lemniscus Decussation
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Pars Oralis Extent
Pars Oralis Extent
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Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus Connection
Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus Connection
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