Which of the following represents a plausible explanation for the occurrence of lingual paresthesia?

A) The lingual nerve is not usually in the pathway of the needle during the IA injection.
B) The lingual nerve is a large nerve therefore more easily encountered.
C) The lingual nerve is attached to the interpterygoid fascia and does not slide away when encountered.
D) A small but significant anatomical anomaly exists where the lingual nerve is attached to the IA nerve in the pterygomandibular space.

C