lingual nerve

lingual branch of trigeminal nerve

The lingual nerve is a branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V3), itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve, which supplies sensory innervation to the tongue. It also carries fibers from the facial nerve, which return taste information from the anterior two thirds of the tongue.

Tipo Nerve
Estructura principal nerve of head region
Nombre latino lingual branch of trigeminal nerve
FMA ID 53218

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the lingual nerve?
The lingual nerve is a branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V3), itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve, which supplies sensory innervation to the tongue. It also carries fibers from the facial nerve, which return taste information from the anterior two thirds of the tongue.
What is the Latin name for the lingual nerve?
The Latin name for the lingual nerve is lingual branch of trigeminal nerve.

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