The nerve that emerges from the two superficial heads of lateral pterygoid muscle is______________?

Correct answer: A. Buccale nerve

  • A. Buccale nerve
  • B. Massetric nerve
  • C. Nerve to pterygoid muscle
  • D. Inferior alveolar nerve

Explanation

The buccal nerve passes between the superficial and deep heads of the lateral pterygoid before supplying sensation to the cheek. The other listed nerves do not characteristically emerge between these two heads.

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