Which branch(es) of cranial nerve V is/are most commonly affected with trigeminal neuralgia?
a. opthalmic c. maxillary, mandibu-lar
b. opthalmic, maxillary d. opthalmic, maxillary, mandibular
C
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition of cranial nerve V and is characterized by abrupt paroxysms of pain and facial muscle contractions. Neuralgia is nerve pain. The pain follows one of the three branches of the trigeminal nerve: the ophthalmic, maxillary, or mandibular. The last two branches are most commonly affected.
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