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innervation of 
the head
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trigeminal n:

• SA fibers

Netter, 1989
Sensory innervation of the head. Ophthalmic and maxillary
branches of the trigeminal nerve

1. The trigeminal nerve. Origin and components

2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)
3. Maxillary branch of the ophthalmic nerve (V2)
 1. The trigeminal nerve. Origin and components

Scheme of the 
trigeminal nerve 
and its branches

Netter, 1989
 1. The trigeminal nerve. Origin and components

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 1. The trigeminal nerve. Origin and components

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 1. The trigeminal nerve. Origin and components

Netter, 3ª ed. 
 1. The trigeminal nerve. Origin and components

Terminal branches of V1, V2 & V3

Netter, 3ª ed. 
 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

Ophthalmic nerve (V1) and divisions

 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

Ophthalmic nerve (V1) and branches

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Branches of V1:

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• Nasociliary n
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2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

nasociliary nerve:

• Short ciliary n
• Long ciliary n
• Posterior 
ethmoidal n
• Anterior 
ethmoidal n
• Infratrochlear n

Netter, 1989
 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

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nerve

Netter, 1989
 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

Cutaneous territory of V1

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Blood supply

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 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

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 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

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 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

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 2. Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (V1)

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 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Netter, 1989
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Netter, 1989
3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

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 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Trajectory and branches of V2
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Terminal branch ofV2:  infraorbital nerve

 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

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 Rama maxilar del nervio trigémino

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 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

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 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

3‐ infraorbital n: middle and anterior 

alveolar branches

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Netter, 1989
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 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Cutaneous territory 
of V2

Netter, 1989
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Olfactory mucosa in the medial and lateral walls of the

nasal cavities

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 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

4 – sup post nasal nerves
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

5 – nasopalatine n: medial septum of nasal cavities

 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

6 – greater and lesser palatine n and inferopost nasal nerves

posteroinferiores

Netter, 1989
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

6 – greater and lesser palatine n and inferopost nasal nerves

 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Schünke y cols, 2006 
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Branches of the maxillary artery acompany V2 branches

Netter, 3ª ed. 
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Schünke y cols, 2006 
3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Inferopost, greater and lesser 
palatine art

Netter, 3ª ed. 
 3. Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V2)

Schünke y cols, 2006