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what does the maxillary branch of the (n v) trigeminal nerve innervate?
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tongue musculature
sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
lower eyelid, upper lip, gums and teeth, cheek, nose,
palate, and part of the pharynx
lateral rectus muscle
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The trigeminal nerve (N V) has three branches. The maxillary branch is responsible for sensory innervation of the lower eyelid, upper lip, gums and teeth, cheek, nose, palate, and part of the pharynx. The hypoglossal nerve innervates tongue musculature. The accessory nerve innervates sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. The abducens nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle.
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Lower eyelid, upper lip, gums and teeth, cheek, nose, palate, and part of the pharynx