Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 287 of 484
Sensation from the lower lip, chin, and lower jaw is carried by which division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?
a.Ophthalmic (V1)
b.Mandibular (V3)
c.Maxillary (V2)
d.Facial (VII)
Explanation
Trigeminal nerve has three sensory divisions: V1 (ophthalmic) for forehead, V2 (maxillary) for cheek/upper lip, V3 (mandibular) for lower lip, chin, and jaw. CN VII is motor, not part of these divisions.
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