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Anatomy of 5th cranial nerve

• Three divisions of V cranial nerve
  • Ophthalmic
  • Maxillary
  • Mandibular
• Course of V cranial nerve

Neural pathway for corneal reflex

• Afferent: V cranial nerve
• Efferent: Facial nerve

Diseases affecting 5th cranial nerve

• Superior orbital fissure syndrome
• Trigeminal neuralgia

Ref:

1. Castro, Mosby's....Neuroscience, 156-7.
2. Review Dr. McNulty's lesson, "LearnEm".