All of these are branches of maxillary nerve in pterygopalatine fossa except:
Correct Answer: Infraorbital nerve
Description: Infraorbital nerve emerges within the orbit.
Gives 2 branches:
Middle superior alveolar nerve - arises in infraorbital groove.
Anterior superior alveolar nerve - arises in infraorbital canal.
Branches of maxillary nerve in pterygopalatine fossa:
Zygomatic nerve:-
Zygomaticotemporal
Zygomaticofacial
Ganglionic branches (branches of pterygopalatine ganglion).
Posterior superior alveolar nerve
KEY CONCEPT:
Infraorbital nerve is the continuation of maxillary nerve. Enters the orbit through inferior orbital fissure.
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