tergeminal (Meaning)
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tergeminal (a.)
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tergeminal Sentence Examples
- The tergeminal nerve, which innervates the face and scalp, is the largest of the cranial nerves.
- The tergeminal ganglion, where the tergeminal nerve originates, is located near the brainstem.
- Trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition, affects the tergeminal nerve.
- Tergeminal anesthesia involves blocking the tergeminal nerve to alleviate facial pain.
- The three divisions of the tergeminal nerve are the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular nerves.
- The ophthalmic division of the tergeminal nerve supplies sensation to the forehead and scalp.
- The maxillary division of the tergeminal nerve innervates the midface, including the cheek and upper jaw.
- The mandibular division of the tergeminal nerve provides sensation to the lower jaw and teeth.
- Tergeminal reflexes, such as the corneal reflex, are essential for protecting the eye.
- The tergeminal nucleus is located in the brainstem and processes sensory information from the face.
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The tergeminal nerve, which innervates the face and scalp, is the largest of the cranial nerves.
The tergeminal ganglion, where the tergeminal nerve originates, is located near the brainstem.
Trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition, affects the tergeminal nerve.
Tergeminal anesthesia involves blocking the tergeminal nerve to alleviate facial pain.
