Date of Award
6-1931
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Dentistry
Abstract
Before even attempting to study facial neuralgia or tic douloureux, an intimate knowledge of the trigeminal or fifth cranial nerve and its various connections with other cranial nerves, is absolutely essential for any degree of successful understanding. Furthermore, a knowledge of the lymphatic system is also necessary in order to study and understand the origin of pains about the face and jaws.
The fifth cranial nerve, or the nervus trigeminus is the largest and most complicated of the twelve cranial nerves. It is the greatest sensory nerve of the head and face, and the motor nerve to the muscles of mastication. The location of this nerve with its principal branches almost entirely surrounded by bone, and its direct association with other nerves makes it difficult to master and understand. It is no doubt involved
in more pathologic conditions and subjected to more abuse than any other nerve comprising the nervous system, owing to its location and it s association with the contents of the orbit, sinuses, tonsils and teeth.
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Recommended Citation
Cohen, Ned, "Dental and Facial Neuralgia Tic Douloureux" (1931). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5563.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5563