Question 16 of 20

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What significance does the coronoid notch have when administering the inferior alveolar nerve block:

  1. the operator places their index finger or thumb in the coronoid notch to help determine the height of the injection
  2. the operator places their index finger or thumb in the coronoid notch to help determine the penetration depth of the injection
  3. the coronoid notch helps determine the site to administer the lingual nerve block if that is to follow the inferior alveolar nerve block
  4. the coronoid notch has no importance in determining anything of significance for the inferior alveolar nerve block