How Do You Spell NERVUS BUCCALIS?

1. Nervus buccalis, also known as the buccal nerve, is a sensory branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V). The trigeminal nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the face and controlling the muscles involved in chewing.

   The nervus buccalis specifically innervates the buccal region, which includes the cheeks, the buccal mucosa (lining of the cheeks), and the gingiva (gums) on the buccal side of the mouth. It is one of the smaller branches of the trigeminal nerve and arises from the anterior trunk of the mandibular division.

   The nerve carries sensory fibers that transmit information regarding touch, pain, and temperature from the buccal region to the brain. This allows individuals to perceive and respond to external stimuli such as pressure, heat, or cold on the cheeks and gums.

   In addition to sensory information, the nervus buccalis may also carry some motor fibers that control the movements of certain muscles involved in facial expression. These motor fibers help in modulating the position and function of the cheeks during various facial expressions and movements.

   Damage or injury to the nervus buccalis can result in altered or decreased sensation in the buccal region. This can manifest as numbness, tingling, or pain in the cheeks, gums, or buccal mucosa. Such conditions may require medical attention and treatment depending on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms.

2. Buccal nerve, n. buccinatorius.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for NERVUS BUCCALIS

The word "nervus buccalis" has Latin origins.

- "Nervus" in Latin means "nerve".

- "Buccalis" is the Latin term for "pertaining to the cheek" or "relating to the mouth".

Therefore, the term "nervus buccalis" refers to the nerve that pertains to the cheek or mouth.