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In neuroanatomy, the trigeminal nerve (lit. triplet nerve), also known as the fifth cranial nerve, cranial nerve V, or simply CN V, is a cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing; it is the most complex of the cranial nerves.
25 lip 2023 · The principal regulator of the sensory modalities of the head is the trigeminal nerve. This is the fifth of twelve pairs of cranial nerves that are responsible for transmitting numerous motor, sensory, and autonomous stimuli to structures of the head and neck.
22 lip 2024 · Your trigeminal nerve, also known as cranial nerve 5 or CN V, is a large, three-part nerve in your head that sends signals from your brain to parts of your face, and vice versa. You have two trigeminal nerves — one on each side of your face.
8 sie 2024 · The trigeminal nerve, CN V, is the fifth paired cranial nerve. It is also the largest cranial nerve. In this article, we shall look at the anatomical course of the nerve, and the motor, sensory and parasympathetic functions of its terminal branches.
20 kwi 2024 · Trigeminal neuralgia is a clinical condition characterized by sharp, electrical, shock-like, paroxysmal lancinating pain within the distribution of one or more trigeminal nerve branches. Most cases are due to trigeminal nerve compression at the root entry zone by the superior cerebellar artery.
The Trigeminal Nerve is the fifth cranial nerve. It is also represented as CN V. It is the largest of all the cranial nerves. It is the most complex of all the cranial nerves due to it's extensive anatomic course. This nerve is a mixed nerve - having both sensory and motor fibres.
21 paź 2024 · The trigeminal nerve, the nerve involved in trigeminal neuralgia, controls most of the sensation and some of the movement of the face. Learn more about its function.
