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FlG 39 The Branches of the Mandibular Nerve. The zygomatic 

 arch and a portion of the ramus of the mandible have been removed. 

 In addition, the lower part of the temporal muscle has been resect 

 and the masseter has been turned downwards. 



b. External pterygoid muscle. 



c. Internal pterygoid muscle. 



d. Masseter muscle. 



e. Buccinator muscle. 



1. Masseteric nerve. 



2. Temporo-mandibular joint. 



3. Buccinator nerve. 



4. Maxilla. 



5. Branch to temporal muscle. 



6. Lateral pterygoid lamina. 



7. Deep temporal nerve. 



8. Auriculo-temporal nerve. 



9. Temporal fascia. 



10. Mastoid process. 



11. Facial nerve. 



12. Lingual nerve. 



14. Roots of teeth. 



15. Mental branch of inferior 



alveolar (dental) nerve. 



