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Lingual Nerve

A sensory branch of the MANDIBULAR NERVE, which is part of the trigeminal (5th cranial) nerve. The lingual nerve carries general afferent fibers from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and the mandibular gingivae.

Year introduced: 1991(1971)

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Tree Number(s): A08.800.800.120.760.500.450

MeSH Unique ID: D008036

Entry Terms:

  • Lingual Nerves
  • Nerve, Lingual
  • Nerves, Lingual

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