NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

SCALP FACE TEMPLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ affects the muscles of the chin, lower lip, and external ear.
A
mandibular nerve
B
maxillary nerve
C
cervical nerve
D
temporal nerve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mental nerve derived from the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V3) allows for sensation from the lower lip.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mandibular nerve supplies both motor and sensory information, which means it’s linked to movement and senses. One of its most essential functions is controlling the movements of the muscles that allow you to chew. These include the masseter, the lateral and medial pterygoids, and the temporalis muscle.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mandibular nerve (V3) is the largest branch of the trigeminal nerve. V3 is the only branch of the trigeminal nerve that has both sensory and motor components. V3 receives sensory information from the lower third of the face, the floor of the mouth and jaw, and the tongue.

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