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FIFTH CRANIAL NERVE

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Fifth Cranial Nerve.

Fifth Cranial Nerve - as a noun

The main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervus trigeminustrigeminaltrigeminal nervetrigeminus

Example Sentences

"The fifth cranial nerve, also known as the trigeminal nerve, is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions in the jaw."
"Damage to the fifth cranial nerve can result in facial numbness or pain."
"The fifth cranial nerve has three primary branches: the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular nerves."
"The fifth cranial nerve carries sensory information from the skin, mucous membranes, and paranasal sinuses of the face."
"The fifth cranial nerve plays a crucial role in chewing, swallowing, and speaking."
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