<prompt> While giving incision for third molar trans-alveolar extraction, if the posterior extension of the incision is given in straight line, it would damage the lingual nerve, because?The blade has tendency to cut nerve before muscleMandible ramus diverges laterallyTemporalis fibers are resistant to cutNon of the above  <response>: Due to the lateral diversion of the mandibular ramus, posterior extent of the incision must extend laterally to the anterior ramus, to prevent damage to the lingual nerve. 