NEUROLOGY
OCULAR PALSIES
Question
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The cornea is an extremely sensitive structure; this innervation is provided by:
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TRIGEMINAL NERVE:OPHTHALMIC BRANCH (V1)
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TRIGEMINAL NERVE:MAXILLARY BRANCH (V2)
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OPTIC NERVE (II)
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OCULOMOTOR NERVE (III)
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Explanation:
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 ophthalmic nerve (V1) is a sensory nerve of the face. It is one of three divisions of the trigeminal nerve (CN V). It has three branches that provide sensory innervation to the eye, the skin of the upper face, and the skin of the anterior scalp.
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