Mylohyoid

Nerve system:

Cranial

Description:

Sure. The mylohyoid nerve is a branch of the inferior alveolar nerve, which is a branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V3). It is responsible for innervating the mylohyoid muscle and the anterior belly of the digastric muscle. The mylohyoid nerve originates from the inferior alveolar nerve just before it enters the mandibular foramen. It then descends in a groove on the medial surface of the ramus of the mandible. When it reaches the under surface of the mylohyoid muscle, it gives branches to both the mylohyoid muscle and the anterior belly of the digastric muscle.

Anatomical Info:

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Nerve innervates these muscles:

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