Lingual Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases
The lingual nerve, or tongue nerve, innervates the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and includes both sensory and sensitive fibers. It is part of the mandibular nerve, which is subordinate to the trigeminal nerve. Lesions can cause taste disturbances, discomfort during swallowing, and physiologic speech disorders. What is the lingual nerve? The lingual nerve runs … Lingual Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases