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The document discusses the mandibular nerve and otic ganglion. It describes the mandibular nerve as the largest of the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve and lists its main branches including the masseteric nerve, deep temporal nerves, nerve to the lateral pterygoid, buccal nerve, auriculotemporal nerve, lingual nerve, and inferior alveolar nerve. It also notes the otic ganglion is a small parasympathetic ganglion located near the mandibular nerve that receives connections from both the glossopharyngeal and sympathetic nerves.



























Introduction to the Mandibular nerve and Otic ganglion, size, functions as a mixed nerve.
Structure outline showing the trunk, anterior, and posterior divisions of the Mandibular nerve.
Branches include the Meningeal branch and Nerve to medial pterygoid, which supplies additional muscles.
Branches from the anterior division including Masseteric and Buccal nerves, essential for muscle innervation.
Includes Auriculotemporal, Lingual, and Inferior alveolar nerves, which serve critical sensory functions.
Focus on the Auriculotemporal nerve's significance.
Details on the Lingual nerve's location and its proximity to the mandible near molar teeth.
Focus on the Inferior Alveolar nerve's importance.
Otic ganglion is a small parasympathetic ganglion connected to the Mandibular nerve and glossopharyngeal.
Discusses the topographical and functional connections of the Otic ganglion including sympathetic and motor pathways.