ASA/MSA Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
Which nerves are branches off the infraorbital nerve?
A
ASA and MSA nerves
2
Q
The infraorbital nerve is a branch of what nerve?
A
the Maxillary nerve
3
Q
What is the function of the ASA nerve?
A
maxillary anterior teeth, labial gingiva and periodontium (surrounding those teeth)
*NOT the palate tissue
4
Q
What is the function of the MSA nerve?
A
maxillary premolar and MB root maxillary 1st molar, buccal gingiva and periodontium (surrounding those teeth)
*NOT the palate tissue
5
Q
What is the neuron, fiber, or branch for the ASA and MSA nerve?
A
sensory
6
Q
The MSA nerve exists in what % of people?
A
exists in 27% of people
7
Q
What nerve innervates tooth #5(premolar)?
A
MSA nerve
8
Q
For tests we always assume that the person has what?
A
MSA nerve
