Which of the Following Pair of Nerves Merges Posterior to the Mental

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pair of nerves merges posterior to the mental foramen to form the inferior alveolar nerve?

• A) Incisive and lingual nerves
• B) Incisive and mental nerves
• C) Mylohyoid and mental nerves
• D) Mylohyoid and dental plexus nerves

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Definitions:

Frontal

Referring to the forehead or the front part of something, particularly in anatomy, it pertains to the front part of the brain or the frontal bone of the skull.

Maxilla

A pair of bones forming the upper jaw and part of the orbits surrounding the eyes, essential for facial structure.

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear on the skull that serves as a site of muscle attachment.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth nerve in the cranial region that handles sensory information from the head and face, as well as motor activities like chewing and biting.