DEN 110 FInal

Front

What is the largest trunk of the mandibular nerve?

Back

The posterior trunk.

Front

Where does the mandibular nerve (V3) originate?

Back

The trigeminal ganglion.

Front

Where does the Maxillary nerve (V2) of the trigeminal nerve originate?

Back

Meckel's cavity.

Front

Which nerve is often affected by third molar extractions?

Back

The lingual nerve.

Front

Is the lingual nerve afferent, efferent, or mixed?

Back

Afferent.

Front

What is the function of the mandibular nerve (V3)?

Back

It provides sensory innervation to the lower jaw and motor innervation to the muscles of mastication.

Front

What are the branches of the mandibular nerve (V3)?

Back

The anterior and posterior trunks.

Front

What type of nerve is the maxillary nerve (V2)?

Back

It is primarily a sensory nerve.

Front

What is the role of the trigeminal ganglion?

Back

It is the sensory ganglion for the trigeminal nerve, containing the cell bodies of sensory neurons.

Front

What is the significance of the foramen ovale?

Back

It is the passage through which the mandibular nerve (V3) exits the skull.