buccal nerve
buccinator branch
The buccal nerve (also called the long buccal nerve) is a nerve in the face. It is a branch of the mandibular nerve (which is itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve) and transmits sensory information from skin over the buccal membrane (in general, the cheek) and from the second and third molar teeth.
| Type | Nerve |
| Parent Structure | nerve of head region |
| Latin Name | buccinator branch |
| FMA ID | 53066 |
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