Structure and Course of the Mandibular Nerve
- The mandibular nerve emerges from the lateral part of the trigeminal ganglion.
- It exits the cranial cavity through the foramen ovale.
- The motor root of the trigeminal nerve passes under the trigeminal ganglion.
- It unites with the sensory root just outside the skull.
- The nerve divides into a small anterior division and a large posterior division.
- The mandibular nerve passes between tensor veli palatini and lateral pterygoid.
- It gives off a meningeal branch and the nerve to medial pterygoid.
- The nerve has a medial side.
- The nerve immediately divides into an anterior and posterior division.
- The anterior division is smaller than the posterior division.

Clinical Relevance of the Mandibular Nerve
- The mandibular nerve supplies the sensory innervation to the mandible.
- It is involved in facial pain disorders.
- Understanding the mandibular nerve's anatomy is crucial for dental procedures.
- Damage to the mandibular nerve can result in sensory deficits in the lower face.
- The nerve's course and branches can be affected by various pathologies.

References
- Rodella et al. conducted a review on the mandibular and maxillary nerve supplies.
- The study discussed the clinical relevance of these nerves.
- The article was published in the Archives of Oral Biology.
- Burchiel proposed a new classification for facial pain, including mandibular nerve-related pain.
- The classification was published in the journal Neurosurgery.

External Links
- MedEd at Loyola provides educational resources on the mandibular nerve.
- The website offers information on gross anatomy and clinical relevance.
- The link provided leads to specific content on the mandibular nerve.
- The page includes detailed information and diagrams.
- Additional external resources may be available on the website.