12 Days of Cranial Nerves - Day 5
- posted: Jul. 23, 2020
The Trigeminal Nerve (Cranial Nerve V)
The trigeminal nerve, or fifth cranial nerve, is responsible for sensation in the face as well as chewing and biting[1]. This nerve originates on the pons, which is part of the brainstem[2]. It splits into three separate nerves; the ophthalmic, the maxillary, and the mandibular nerve[1]. The main functions are to receive sensation from the face, and control the four main muscles required for chewing[2].
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigeminal_nerve Opens in new window
- Gailard, F., & Jones, J. 2005-2010. Cranial nerves. Radiopaedia.org; [updated 2011, cited 2012 Apr 18]. Available from: http://radiopaedia.org/articles/cranial_nerves Opens in new window
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