Which is the Nucleus of masseteric reflex?
High-Yield Explanation
The jaw jerk reflex or the masseteric reflex is a stretch reflex used to test the status of a patient&;s trigeminal nerve (CN V)Cell bodies of neurons carrying proprioceptive sensations from muscles of mastication, TMJ teeth and tongue are in the Mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve.(Ref: Vishram Singh textbook of clinical neuroanatomy second edition pg 100)