Maxillary Nerve Anatomy Location And Function
As a branch of the trigeminal nerve, the maxillary nerve is often implicated in trigeminal neuralgia, a rare condition characterized by severe pain in the face and jaw. In addition, lesions of this nerve can cause intense hot and cold sensations in the teeth. When infected by the varicella zoster virus (also known as shingles), persistent neuropathic (nerve-associated) pain is far more common than loss of sensation. Anatomy Structure & Location The maxillary nerve is the second of three branches of the trigeminal nerve....