INNERVATION OF THE TEETH

 

 

The trigeminal (fifth cranial) nerve consists of large sensory branches and a small motor branch. There are three sensory branches: the ophthalmic to the orbit and forehead, the mandibular to teeth of the lower jaw and tongue, and the maxillary to the maxillary sinus and teeth of the upper jaw.

 

 

 

'THE TEETH'

 

Anatomical Chart Co.

Chicago, III.

 

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