Anterior ethmoidal nerve

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The anterior ethmoidal nerve is a nerve which provides sensory branches to the nasal cavity. The branches it gives rise to are called the internal and external nasal branches of the anterior ethmoidal nerve, and the external branch ultimately innervates skin on the lateral sides of the nose.

See also

• anterior ethmoidal artery
• ethmoidal foramina

Specifically, innervates the septum of the nasal cavity.

References

External links

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• http://www.dartmouth.edu/~humananatomy/figures/chapter_45/45-6.HTM

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