Which nerve provides innervation to the anterior belly of the digastric muscle?

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A branch originating from the mandibular nerveA branch derived from the facial nerveA branch coming from the cervical plexusThe hypoglossal nerve

Explanation

The anterior belly of the digastric muscle receives its nerve supply from a branch of the mandibular nerve (cranial nerve V3). Other options such as the facial nerve, cervical plexus, or hypoglossal nerve do not innervate this part of the muscle.