Mandibular Nerve Anatomy in 3D

The largest branch of the Trigeminal nerve (V3). It controls the muscles for chewing; a "Nerve Block" is injected near this nerve for dental work to numb the entire lower jaw.

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Related structures

Trigeminal Nerve (CN V) Mandibular Nerve (Anterior Division) Mandibular Nerve (Posterior Division) Maxillary Nerve Ophthalmic Nerve Trigeminal Nerve (Motor Nucleus) Trigeminal Nerve (Motor Root) Trigeminal Nerve (Principal Sensory Nucleus)