Variant anatomy of the buccal nerve
- Author:
Mayank PATEL
1
;
Joe IWANAGA
;
Shogo KIKUTA
;
Rod J OSKOUIAN
;
R Shane TUBBS
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Anatomical variation; Anatomy; Buccal nerve; Trigeminal nerve; Buccal nerve block
- MeSH: Mouth; Surgeons; Trigeminal Nerve
- From:Anatomy & Cell Biology 2019;52(1):82-83
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Knowledge of the anatomy and variations of the nerves of the oral cavity is important to surgeons who operate this region. Herein, we report a rare case of a buccal nerve with two distinct roots. The anatomy of this case and its clinical applications is discussed.
