Sture which passes through the Sigmoid Notch | Best MDS Coaching AIPGDEE preparations B-IDS

 Institute for Dental Sciences

Sture which passes through the Sigmoid Notch are?
A. Masseteric nerve and vessels
B. Auriculotemporal nerve
C. Superficial Temporal vessels
D. None

Ans. (A) 

Masseteric Nerve- Masseteric nerve emerges at the upper border of the lateral pterygoid just in front of temporomandibular joint. passes laterally through the mandibular notch in company with the massetenc nerve and vessels, and enters the deep surface of the masseter. It also supplies the temporomandibular joint.