Sensory supply to the face
Sensory supply to the face is derived from the trigeminal nerve (CN V). The images below demonstrate the distribution.
Candidates are expected to be familiar with all of the branches in the second figure and the territories that they supply.
Image illustrating sensory distribution of three branches of trigeminal nerve
Image illustrating sensory peripheral nerve supply to face
Images illustrating sensory territories of peripheral nerves supplying the face
Candidates are expected to be familiar with all of the branches in the second figure and the territories that they supply.
Image illustrating sensory distribution of three branches of trigeminal nerve
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Image illustrating sensory peripheral nerve supply to face
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Images illustrating sensory territories of peripheral nerves supplying the face
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