MASSETERINE NERVE
\mˈasɪtəɹˌiːn nˈɜːv], \mˈasɪtəɹˌiːn nˈɜːv], \m_ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ə_ɹ_ˌiː_n n_ˈɜː_v]\
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Is given off from the inferior maxillary branch of the fifth pair. It passes through the sigmoid notch, and is distributed on the inner surface of the masseter. In luxation of the lower jaw, this nerve is strongly stretched, and considerable pain, consequently, produced.
By Robley Dunglison
