lateral pterygoid nerve en · NOUN
Meanings
- A branch of the mandibular nerve that is distributed to the lateral pterygoid muscle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lateral pterygoid nerves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
medial pterygoid nerve · inferior alveolar nerve · lingual nerve · buccal nerve · deep temporal nerve · auriculotemporal nerve · masseteric nerve
Synonyms
nerve to the lateral pterygoid muscle · external pterygoid nerve