Question
Stapedius nerve is a branch of ‑
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Trigeminal nerve
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| B. |
Facial nerve
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| C. |
Vagus nerve
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| D. |
None
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., Facial nerve
Branches of facial nerve
- In fallopian (facial canal) :- Greater petrosal (greater superficial petrosal) nerve, nerve to stapedius, chorda tympani.
- At its exit from stylomastoid foramen :- Posterior auricular, digastric nerve, stylohyoid nerve.
- Terminal branches :- Temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandibular, and cervical.
