Cutaneous Nerves of Face and Scalp

Question 1

CN V*1 - Cutaneous Face/Scalp Area Innervated

Answer 1

scalp, forehead, eyelids, nose

Question 2

CN V*2 - Cutaneous Face/Scalp Area Innervated

Answer 2

skin over maxilla, upper lip, maxillary teeth, palate

Question 3

CN V*3 - Cutaneous Face/Scalp Area Innervated

Answer 3

skin over mandible, lower lip, side of head, mandibular teeth, TMJ, anterior 2/3 tongue

Question 4

Posterior Rami - Cutaneous Face/Scalp Area Innervated

Answer 4

scalp of occipital and suboccipital regions

Question 5

Anterior Rami - Cutaneous Face/Scalp Area Innervated

Answer 5

skin over angle of mandible, inferior lobe of auricle, scalp posterior to auricle