Connection between V2 and V3 parts of the trigeminal nerve at the internal cranial base Article

Full Text via DOI: 10.5603/FM.a2022.0031 Web of Science: 001001626800001

Cited authors

  • McDonough S, Olewnik L, Iwanaga J, Dumont AS, Tubbs RS

Abstract

  • Anatomical variations can occasionally result in unexpected findings on physical examination. Here, we report two cases of seemingly unique connections between V2 and V3 parts of the trigeminal nerve. In these two cadaveric specimens, at the foramen ovale, small neural connections, confirmed with histology, were identified joining V2 to specifically, the motor root of V3. The findings of these two cadaveric specimens and the potential clinical ramifications are discussed. (Folia Morphol 2023; 82, 2: 382-385)

Publication date

  • 2022

Published in

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0015-5659

Number of pages

  • 4

Start page

  • 382

End page

  • 385

Volume

  • 82

Issue

  • 2