Anatomy & Histology · single question
The anterior superior alveolar (ASA) nerve provides sensation to all of the following EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: A. The palatal gingiva (greater palatine territory)
- A. Correct (the exception). The ASA nerve supplies the maxillary anterior teeth (incisors and canine) and the FACIAL gingiva — NOT the palatal tissue, which is supplied by the nasopalatine/greater palatine nerves.
- B. The maxillary central incisor is supplied by the ASA.
- C. The maxillary lateral incisor is supplied by the ASA.
- D. The maxillary canine is supplied by the ASA.
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