Anatomy & Histology · single question
The auriculotemporal nerve provides sensory innervation to which structure?
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Correct answer: A. TMJ and parotid gland
- A. Correct. The auriculotemporal nerve (branch of CN V3) provides sensory innervation to the TMJ, parotid gland, external ear, and temporal skin.
- B. Buccal mucosa is innervated by the long buccal nerve (branch of CN V3), not the auriculotemporal nerve.
- C. The lower lip and chin are innervated by the mental nerve, a branch of the inferior alveolar nerve.
- D. The anterior 2/3 of the tongue is innervated by the lingual nerve (CN V3) for general sensation and chorda tympani (CN VII) for taste.
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