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What is the anterior-to-posterior order of LN, IAN, IAA at the mandibular foramen level?
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Correct answer: A. LN, IAN, IAA
Anterior to posterior: Lingual nerve (LN) → Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) → Inferior alveolar artery (IAA).
- A. ✅ CORRECT – Anterior to posterior: LN, IAN, IAA.
- B. ❌ This places IAA between LN and IAN, which is anatomically incorrect.
- C. ❌ This places the artery most anteriorly, which is incorrect.
- D. ❌ IAN anterior to LN is incorrect; lingual nerve is most anterior.
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