Cranial Nerve Branches


Two cranial nerves have extensive branches in the head that are important to learn. In this lesson we will examine the branches of the trigeminal and facial nerve.

Trigeminal (cn V)

Ophthalmic Division (cn V1)

Maxillary Division cn V2)

Mandibular Division (cn V3)

Facial Nerve (cn VII)

Branchiomotor Component

Special Sensory Component