Innervation of the ear Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the general sensory supply to the green part of this diagram?

A
CN V3
(Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve) - it supplies the superior part of the external acoustic meatus and most of the tympanic membrane

2
Q
Give the general sensory supply to the blue part of this diagram?

A
CN X
The vagus nerve supplies the inferior part of the EAM and part of the tympanic membrane

3
Q
Give the general sensory supply of the yellow dots on this diagram

A
Facial nerve / CN VII

4
Q
What nerves are represented by the purple areas of the diagram?

A
C2 and C3 spinal nerves
