Which nerve provides the primary sensory innervation to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

Auriculotemporal nerve
Lingual nerve
Buccal nerve
Mylohyoid nerve

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Correct answer: A. Auriculotemporal nerve

The auriculotemporal nerve, a branch of the mandibular division (V3) of the trigeminal nerve, provides the primary sensory innervation to the TMJ, with smaller contributions from the masseteric nerve and posterior deep temporal nerve.

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