Which of the following is NOT a branch of the trigeminal (V) nerve?
A) mandibular
B) ophthalmic
C) temporal
D) maxillary

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The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) has three main branches: the ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3) nerves. The temporal branch is not one of the main branches of the trigeminal nerve; instead, it is a branch of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) or can refer to branches of the superficial temporal artery, not directly related to the trigeminal nerve's structure.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Branch of the Trigeminal