Anatomy & Histology · single question
Which anatomical landmark/foramen provides innervation to the maxillary molars on the palate?
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Correct answer: D. Greater palatine foramen
- A. The infraorbital foramen transmits the infraorbital nerve (V2), which innervates the face and upper lip — not the palate.
- B. The nasopalatine foramen transmits the nasopalatine nerve, which innervates the anterior hard palate behind the maxillary incisors.
- C. The lesser palatine foramen transmits the lesser palatine nerve, which innervates the soft palate.
- D. Correct. The greater palatine foramen transmits the greater palatine nerve (branch of the maxillary nerve/V2), which innervates the hard palate in the posterior region — including the palatal tissue of the maxillary molars and premolars.
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