mandibular nerve en · NOUN
Meanings
- The one of the three major branches or divisions of the trigeminal nerve that supplies sensory fibers to the lower jaw, the floor of the mouth, the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and the lower teeth and supplies motor fibers to the muscles of mastication.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mandibular nerves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
ophthalmic nerve · maxillary nerve