trigeminal nerve

Synonyms:
  • fifth cranial nerve
German: Trigeminusnerv
Japanese: 三叉神経

Anatomy. The 5th and largest cranial nerve. The trigeminal nerve is a mixed motor and sensory nerve. It has three divisions: the ophthalmic, mandibular, and maxillary nerves.

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