Defects of The Lower Lip – Friday Pop Quiz 8/14
Which of the following anatomic structures is most likely to be severed during this repair?
A. Mental nerve
B. Angular artery
C. Buccal nerve
D. Inferior labial artery
E. Marginal mandibular nerve
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Which of the following anatomic structures is most likely to be severed during this repair?
A. Mental nerve
B. Angular artery
C. Buccal nerve
D. Inferior labial artery
E. Marginal mandibular nerve
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. A product of SanovaWorks.
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