Maxillary nerve innervates all of the following except______________?

Correct answer: D. Temporomandibular joint

  • A. Ala of the nosa and lower eyelid
  • B. The upper cheeks
  • C. Gingiva of the maxilla
  • D. Temporomandibular joint

Explanation

The maxillary nerve supplies the midface, including the ala of the nose, lower eyelid, upper cheek, and maxillary gingiva. Sensory supply to the temporomandibular joint comes mainly from the auriculotemporal nerve of V3.

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