The trigeminal nerve divides into three main branches or subdivisions. These are the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular nerves.
Nerve | Abbreviation |
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Ophthalmic | V1 |
Maxillary | V2 |
Mandibular | V3 |
These three divisions (V1, V2, and V3) are responsible for sensory innervation to different regions of the face.