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fifth cranial nerve

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Explanation of "Fifth Cranial Nerve"

The term "fifth cranial nerve" refers to a specific nerve in the body that is important for feeling sensations in the face and controlling some of the muscles used for chewing. It is also known by another name: the trigeminal nerve.

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  1. the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication

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