The fifth nerve innervates the following________________?

Correct answer: B. Mylohyoid, anterior belly of digastric, and tensor tympani

  • A. Mylohyoid , anterior and posterior belly of digastric
  • B. Mylohyoid, anterior belly of digastric, and tensor tympani
  • C. Mylohyoid, posterior belly of digastric , and tesnor tympani
  • D. Mylohyoid, posterior belly of digastric, Stapedius and tensor tympani

Explanation

V3 supplies the mylohyoid, anterior belly of digastric, and tensor tympani, all linked to the first pharyngeal arch. The posterior belly of digastric and stapedius are supplied by the facial nerve.

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