(neuroanatomy) Either of two nerves that arise mostly from the second cervical nerve.

(neuroanatomy) Any of several nerves arising from the pterygopalatine ganglion and supplying the roof of the mouth, parts of the nose, and adjoining parts.

(neuroanatomy) The medial branch of the second cervical nerve that innervates the scalp at the top of the head.

(neuroanatomy) One of the spinal nerves of the cervical region of which there are eight on each side in most mammals including humans.

(neuroanatomy) A nerve arising from the second cervical nerve or from the loop between the second and third cervical nerves and innervating the scalp especially in the lateral area of the head behind the ear.

(neuroanatomy) The one of the three major branches or divisions of the trigeminal nerve that supplies sensory fibers to the skin areas of the middle part of the face, the upper jaw and its teeth, and the mucous membranes of the palate, nasal cavities, and nasopharynx.

(neuroanatomy) A branch of the maxillary nerve that divides into branches distributed to the skin of the upper part of the cheek, the upper lip, and the lower eyelid.

(neuroanatomy) A branch of the maxillary nerve that divides into a facial branch supplying the skin of the prominent part of the cheek and a temporal branch supplying the skin of the anterior temporal region.

(neuroanatomy) The one of the three major branches or divisions of the trigeminal nerve that supplies sensory fibers to the lower jaw, the floor of the mouth, the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and the lower teeth and supplies motor fibers to the muscles of mastication.

(neuroanatomy, zootomy) A sensory branch of the mandibular nerve that supplies the mucous membrane of the anterior two thirds of the tongue and the floor of the mouth and responds to stimuli of pressure, touch, and temperature.