Marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve lies in:

Branches and Distribution of facial nerve: Within the facial canal Greater petrosal nerve The nerve to the stapedius The chorda tympani At its exit from the stylomastoid foramen Posterior auricular Digastric Stylohyoid Terminal branches within the parotid gland Temporal Zygomatic Buccal Marginal mandibular Cervical Key Concept:  The marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve is found superficial to the facial artery and  (anterior) facial vein. Thus, the facial artery can be used as an important landmark in locating the  marginal mandibular nerve during surgical procedures.