Anatomy & Histology · single question
Which of the following nerves does NOT innervate the palate?
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Correct answer: D. Middle superior alveolar nerve (MSA)
- A. The greater palatine nerve innervates the posterior hard palate.
- B. The nasopalatine nerve innervates the anterior hard palate.
- C. The PSA primarily innervates the maxillary molars, but can contribute some palatal gingival innervation in certain individuals; it is associated with palatal-area structures more than the MSA.
- D. Correct (the exception). The MSA nerve innervates the maxillary premolars (buccal aspects), not the palate.
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