Injury to the right mandibular nerve as it passes though foramen ovale produces the following effects______________?

Correct answer: D. Loss of general sensation to anterior 2/3 of tongueExplore Anatomy Models

  • A. Loss of taste from the anterior 2/3 of tongue
  • B. Deviation of the tongue to the left
  • C. Deviation of chin to left when mouth is opened
  • D. Loss of general sensation to anterior 2/3 of tongueExplore Anatomy Models

Explanation

The lingual nerve, a branch of V3, carries general sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, so a lesion of the mandibular nerve can cause this loss. Jaw deviation would be toward the injured side, not to the left after a right-sided lesion.

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