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  • Question 1 - Which one of the following muscles is innervated by the facial nerve? ...

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    • Which one of the following muscles is innervated by the facial nerve?

      Your Answer: Temporalis

      Correct Answer: Buccinator

      Explanation:

      Buccinator is a muscle of facial expression and is therefore innervated by the facial nerve. The lateral pterygoid, masseter, anterior belly of digastric and temporalis are all muscles of mastication and therefore innervated by the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Head & Neck; Neurology
      11.5
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  • Question 2 - The glossopharyngeal nerve provides the parasympathetic innervation of the: ...

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    • The glossopharyngeal nerve provides the parasympathetic innervation of the:

      Your Answer: Parotid salivary gland

      Explanation:

      The glossopharyngeal nerve provides parasympathetic innervation for the parotid salivary gland via the auriculotemporal nerve. The facial nerve supplies the parasympathetic innervation of the lacrimal, nasal, sublingual and submandibular glands.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Head & Neck; Neurology
      7.7
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