An anatomical and histological study of mental nerve branches to the inferior labial glands

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader An anatomical and histological study of mental nerve branches to the inferior labial glands Via radiol anat Surg Radiol Anat. 2021 Jul 7. doi: 10.1007/s00276-021-02795-6. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: In this study, we aimed to reveal the detailed anatomy of mental nerve branches to the inferior labial glands. METHODS: Embalmed cadaveric heads were used in this study and the mental nerve branches to the inferior labial glands were dissected. Branches to the glands were then excised for histological observation. RESULTS: On all sides, the inferior labial glan ds were innervated by small branches arising from mental nerve branches that innervated the lower lip. No nerve branches to the inferior labial gland crossed the midline. Histological observation found that the tissue to the inferior labial gland were composed primarily of nerve fibers with a small number of surrounding vessels. Histological findings in examined specimens were consistent. CONCLUSION: The inferior labial glands were innervated by small branches of the mental nerve to the lower lip. PMID:34232370 | DOI:10.1007/s00276-021-02795-6 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.