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Maxillary nerve [V2]
Other Terms: Maxillary division of fifth cranial nerve, Maxillary division of trigeminal nerve (Vb; V2), Nervus maxillaris (Vb; V2), Second division of fifth cranial nerve, Second division of trigeminal nerve, Maxillary nerve [Vb], Maxillary nerve [V2], Maxillary division [Vb], Maxillary division [V2], Nervus maxillaris [Vb], Nervus maxillaris [V2], Nerf maxillaire
Description
The maxillary nerve is one of the three branches of the trigeminal nerve. Like the ophthalmic nerve, it is compose purely of sensory fibers. It supplies the upper lip, upper gums, teeth, the palate, cheek, nose, lower eyelid, and portions of the pharynx. Branches of the maxillary nerve include: infraorbital nerve, meningeal nerve, zygomatic nerve, and superior alveolar nerves.
Type
Mixed
Function
General sensation of palate, nasal cavity, maxillary teeth
Travels through
V2-foramen rotundum (maxillary division)
Region Innervated
Pterygopalatine fossa (leave by openings to face, oral and nasal cavity)
Latin
Nervus maxillaris [Vb]
Latin
Nervus maxillaris [V2]
French
Nerf maxillaire
