Articular Branch of Masseteric Nerve (Right)
Ramus articularis nervi masseterici
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Masseteric nerve.
Course: Runs posteriorly into the capsule of the temporomandibular joint.
Branches: None.
Supply: Conveys general sense information from the anterior portion of the temporomandibular joint capsule.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The articular branch of the masseteric nerve branches off the masseteric nerve. They do so as the masseteric nerve runs laterally through the mandibular notch, just anterior to the temporomandibular joint capsule.
Its sensory fibers have cell bodies located in the trigeminal ganglion.
Course
From its origin, the articular branch of the masseteric nerve runs a short distance posteriorly into the anterior portion of the temporomandibular joint capsule.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The articular branch of the masseteric nerve is a sensory nerve. It conveys general sense information from the anterior capsule of the temporomandibular joint.
