Multiple choice

The branch of facial nerve that passes through the submandibular salivary gland, divides it into two parts and travels along the lower border of the mandible is

  1. angular

  2. submental

  3. inferior labial

  4. marginal mandibular

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The marginal mandibular branches, of which there are usually two, run forwards towards the angle of the mandible under platysma, at first, superficial to the upper part of the digastrics triangle, then turning up and forwards across the body of the mandible to pass under depressor anguli oris.