Mandible: Assessory Structures

Question 1

What nerves are found within the mandible?

Answer 1

1) Lingual (from trigenimal)
2) Glossopharyngeal
3) Hyopglossal

Question 2

What arteries are associated with the mandible?

Answer 2

1) Lingual artery

2) Facial artery

Question 3

What veins are associated with the mandible?

Answer 3

1) Lingual vein

2) Facial vein

Question 4

What lymph nodes are associated withe the mandible?

Answer 4

1) Submandibular

2) Submental

Question 5

Where does the lingual nerve cross?

Answer 5

under the submandibular duct on its way to the tongue