Chapter 21, Problem 13UYK

Summary Introduction

Introduction: In the head, the trigeminal nerve is the fifth of the 12 cranial nerves. The major responsibility of the trigeminal nerve is to convey sensory information to the sinuses, skin, and the mucous membrane that is present in the face. Also, it is responsible for sensations in the motor functions (chewing and biting) and face, Moreover, it induces movement in the jaw muscles. The trigeminal nerve is considered as the largest of all the twelve cranial nerves.