Lingual Nerve V3 — FRCA Primary MCQ

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The lingual nerve is a branch of which division of the trigeminal nerve?

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Correct answer: B — V3 mandibular

The lingual nerve is a branch of the mandibular division (V3) of the trigeminal nerve. It provides general sensation (touch / pain / temperature) to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue / floor of the mouth / and lingual gingivae. It is joined by the chorda tympani (branch of CN VII) carrying taste fibres from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum