NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The trigeminal nerve (CN V; maxillary and mandibular branches) supplies derivatives of the first pharyngeal arch . Branches from this nerve give sensory supply to the head and neck, including the facial skin, teeth, mucous membranes of the nasal cavities, palate, mouth and tongue.

Detailed explanation-2: -The trigeminal nerve is derived from the first pharyngeal arch. The musculature of the first pharyngeal arch includes the muscles of mastication, anterior belly of digastric, mylohyoid, tensor tympani, and tensor veli palatini muscles.