Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 43 of 484
The chief sensory nerve of the face is:
a.Vagus nerve (X)
b.Trigeminal nerve (V)
c.Facial nerve (VII)
d.Spinal accessory nerve (XI)
Explanation
Cranial nerve V (trigeminal) carries most sensation from the face. It has three main branches: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular.
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