ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve (CN V) and the largest of the cranial nerves. Its primary function is to provide sensory innervation to the face and is divided into three main branches. The different branches are the ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3) nerves.

Detailed explanation-2: -The trigeminal nerve is one set of the cranial nerves in the head. It is the nerve responsible for providing sensation to the face. One trigeminal nerve runs to the right side of the head, while the other runs to the left. Each of these nerves has three distinct branches.

Detailed explanation-3: -The trigeminal nerve is the part of the nervous system responsible for sending pain, touch and temperature sensations from your face to your brain. It’s a large, three-part nerve in your head that provides sensation.

Detailed explanation-4: -It arises from the brainstem, and its branches cover your face and head. The trigeminal nerve is a paired nerve-you have one on each side. Its chief function is to carry sensations of pain, touch, heat, and cold from the face to the brain. One part of this nerve also controls the muscles used for chewing.

Detailed explanation-5: -It contains the sensory cell bodies of the 3 branches of the trigeminal nerve (the ophthalmic, mandibular, and maxillary divisions). The ophthalmic and maxillary nerves are purely sensory. The mandibular nerve has sensory and motor functions.