Which nerve is in close relation with root of the lower third molar :: (A) Inferior alvolar nerve, (B) Chorda tympani nerve, (C) Lingual nerve, (D) Myolohyoid nerve
Answer is C. C i.e. Lingual nerveLingual nerve (br. of mandibular nerve) comes in contact with the mandible, where the thin lingual plate forms a shallow groove below and medial to the last (3rd) molar toothQ, just above the posterior end of the mylohyoid line.