Branch arising from the main trunk of mandibular nerve – Anatomy MCQ

The branch arising from the main trunk of mandibular nerve is?
A. Nerve to medial pterygoid
B. Nerve to lateral pterygoid
C. Buccal nerve
D. Auriculotemporal nerve

Correct answer : A. Nerve to medial pterygoid

Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve

Branches of mandibular nerve

From the main trunk:
- Meningeal branch
- Nerve to medial pterygoid
From the anterior trunk:
- Buccal nerve
- Masseteric nerve
- Deep temporal nerve
- Nerve to lateral pterygoid
From the posterior trunk:
- Auriculotemporal nerve
- Lingual nerve
- Inferior alveolar nerve.

Ref: Human Anatomy, B. D. Chaurasia, 4th ed, Vol 3, page 153.

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Branches of mandibular nerve

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