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deep temporal nerve

deep temporal nerve

The deep temporal nerves, branches of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve, are two in number, anterior and posterior. They pass above the upper border of the pterygoideus externus and enter the deep surface of the temporalis.

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Type Nerve
Parent Structure nerve of head region
Latin Name deep temporal nerve
FMA ID 53187

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deep temporal nerve?

The deep temporal nerves, branches of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve, are two in number, anterior and posterior. They pass above the upper border of the pterygoideus externus and enter the deep surface of the temporalis.

What is the Latin name for the deep temporal nerve?

The Latin name for the deep temporal nerve is deep temporal nerve.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:53187 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011327 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.