Infratrochlear nerve
The infratrochlear nerve is a branch of the nasociliary nerve (itself a branch of the ophthalmic nerve (CN V1)) in the orbit. It exits the orbit inferior to the trochlea of superior oblique. It provides sensory innervation to structures of the orbit and skin of adjacent structures.: 631, 783
Infratrochlear nerve | |
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Sensory innervation of the head. The infratrochlear nerve is seen in the green area, emerging from the orbit. | |
Details | |
From | Nasociliary nerve |
Innervates | skin of eyelids, conjunctiva, lacrimal sac, lacrimal caruncle, side of nose above medial canthus |
Identifiers | |
Latin | nervus infratrochlearis |
TA98 | A14.2.01.035 |
TA2 | 6214 |
FMA | 52693 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
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