Variant anatomy of the buccal nerve.

Publication Title

Anat Cell Biol

Authors

Mayank Patel
Joe Iwanaga
Shogo Kikuta
Rod J Oskouian, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USAFollow
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2019

Keywords

Anatomical variation; Anatomy; Buccal nerve; Buccal nerve block; Trigeminal nerve

Abstract

Knowledge of the anatomy and variations of the nerves of the oral cavity is important to surgeons who operate this region. Herein, we report a rare case of a buccal nerve with two distinct roots. The anatomy of this case and its clinical applications is discussed.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences