Surgery What are the three cranial nerves that are at risk during the removal of submandibular salivary gland? A Marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve and spinal accessory nerve B Lingual nerve, marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve & spinal accessory nerve C Hypoglossal nerve, facial nerve & glossopharyngeal nerve D Marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve, lingual nerve & hypoglossal nerve 💡 Explanation What are the three cranial nerves that are at risk during the removal of submandibular salivary gland? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve, lingual nerve & hypoglossal nerve