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The pterygoid nerve is a branch of the mandibular nerve, which is itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V). It is responsible for innervating several muscles associated with the jaw and ear.

Anatomy[edit]

The pterygoid nerve branches from the mandibular nerve, which is the third division of the trigeminal nerve. It specifically innervates the following muscles:

The medial pterygoid muscle, which is involved in the movement of the jaw.
The tensor veli palatini, a muscle of the soft palate that helps in swallowing.
The tensor tympani, a muscle in the middle ear that dampens sounds, such as those produced by chewing.

Function[edit]

The primary function of the pterygoid nerve is to provide motor innervation to the muscles it supplies. This includes facilitating movements of the jaw and modulating sound transmission in the ear.

Clinical significance[edit]

Damage to the pterygoid nerve can result in difficulties with jaw movement and issues with sound modulation in the ear. This can occur due to trauma, surgical complications, or neurological disorders affecting the trigeminal nerve.

References[edit]

Susan,

 Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice, 
 41st edition, 
 Elsevier, 
 2016, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0-7020-5230-9,

External links[edit]

Pterygoid nerve on WikiMD

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-'''Pterygoid Nerve'''
-[[File:Pterygoid nerve.png|thumb|right|250px|Pterygoid nerve and its branches]]
+{{Infobox nerve
+| Name = Pterygoid nerve
+| Latin = nervus pterygoideus
+| Image = Gray778.png
+| Caption = Plan of the facial and intermediate nerves and their communication with other nerves.
+| Innervates = [[Medial pterygoid muscle]], [[Tensor veli palatini]], [[Tensor tympani]]
+| Branchfrom = [[Mandibular nerve]]
+}}
-The '''Pterygoid nerve''' is a branch of the [[mandibular nerve]], which is itself a division of the [[trigeminal nerve]]. It is responsible for innervating the [[pterygoid muscles]], which are involved in the complex process of [[mastication]].
+The '''pterygoid nerve''' is a branch of the [[mandibular nerve]], which is itself a branch of the [[trigeminal nerve]] (cranial nerve V). It is responsible for innervating several muscles associated with the [[jaw]] and [[ear]].
 ==Anatomy==
+The pterygoid nerve branches from the mandibular nerve, which is the third division of the trigeminal nerve. It specifically innervates the following muscles:
-The pterygoid nerve branches off from the mandibular nerve in the [[infratemporal fossa]]. It then travels to the pterygoid muscles, where it provides motor innervation. The nerve is closely associated with the [[maxillary artery]] and [[pterygoid venous plexus]].
+* The [[medial pterygoid muscle]], which is involved in the movement of the jaw.
+* The [[tensor veli palatini]], a muscle of the soft palate that helps in swallowing.
+* The [[tensor tympani]], a muscle in the middle ear that dampens sounds, such as those produced by chewing.
 ==Function==
+The primary function of the pterygoid nerve is to provide motor innervation to the muscles it supplies. This includes facilitating movements of the jaw and modulating sound transmission in the ear.
-The pterygoid nerve is primarily a motor nerve. It innervates the lateral and medial pterygoid muscles, which are involved in the movements of the [[jaw]] during mastication. The lateral pterygoid muscle helps to open the jaw, while the medial pterygoid muscle assists in closing the jaw and moving it side to side.
 ==Clinical significance==
+Damage to the pterygoid nerve can result in difficulties with jaw movement and issues with sound modulation in the ear. This can occur due to trauma, surgical complications, or neurological disorders affecting the trigeminal nerve.
-Damage to the pterygoid nerve can result in difficulty with mastication. This can be due to trauma, surgical complications, or conditions such as [[Bell's palsy]] or [[trigeminal neuralgia]].
 ==See also==
+* [[Trigeminal nerve]]
 * [[Mandibular nerve]]
-* [[Trigeminal nerve]]
+* [[Medial pterygoid muscle]]
-* [[Pterygoid muscles]]
+* [[Tensor veli palatini]]
-* [[Mastication]]
+* [[Tensor tympani]]
 ==References==
+* {{Cite book | last = Standring | first = Susan | title = Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice | edition = 41st | publisher = Elsevier | year = 2016 | isbn = 978-0-7020-5230-9 }}
-<references />
+==External links==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Pterygoid_nerve Pterygoid nerve on WikiMD]
-[[Category:Human anatomy]]
-[[Category:Nervous system]]
-[[Category:Cranial nerves]]
-{{anatomy-stub}}
+[[Category:Peripheral nervous system]]
+[[Category:Trigeminal nerve]]
+[[Category:Anatomy]]