Inferior palpebral nerve

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Inferior palpebral nerve
Details
From	Infraorbital nerve
Innervates	Lower eyelid
Identifiers
Latin	nervus palpebralis inferior
TA98
TH	{{#property:P1694}}
TE	{{#property:P1693}}
FMA	{{#property:P1402}}
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy

The inferior palpebral nerve is a branch of the infraorbital nerve, which itself is a branch of the maxillary nerve (V2), a division of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V). This nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the lower eyelid.

Anatomy

The inferior palpebral nerve originates from the infraorbital nerve as it exits the infraorbital foramen. It travels along the lower eyelid, supplying sensation to the skin and conjunctiva of this region.

Function

The primary function of the inferior palpebral nerve is to provide sensory innervation to the lower eyelid. This includes the skin and the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids.

Clinical significance

Damage to the inferior palpebral nerve can result in loss of sensation in the lower eyelid. This can occur due to trauma, surgical procedures, or pathological conditions affecting the infraorbital nerve or its branches.

See also

• Infraorbital nerve
• Maxillary nerve
• Trigeminal nerve
• Lower eyelid