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MCQ – 91803

Question

Match the following nerves to their respective areas of supply to the auricle
A.

A – Auriculotemporal, B – Greater auricular, C – Vagus, D – Lesser occipital

B.

A – Auriculotemporal, B – Lesser occipital C – Vagus, D –  Greater auricular

C.

A – Vagus , B – Greater auricular, C – Auriculotemporal , D – Lesser occipital

D.

A – Greater auricular, B – Vagus , C – Auriculotemporal, D – Lesser occipital

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Correct Answer » A

Explanation

Anatomical Role
– Auriculotemporal nerve: Branch of the mandibular nerve (V3); supplies anterior-superior auricle (including tragus).
– Greater auricular nerve: Branch of cervical plexus (C2, C3); supplies lower and posterior parts, including lobule.
– Vagus nerve (auricular branch): Supplies concha and external auditory meatus.
– Lesser occipital nerve: (C2); supplies posterior-superior auricle.

Clinical Reasoning for the Correct Answer
– Region A (anterior-superior/tragus) → Auriculotemporal (V3).
– Region B (lobule/posterior-inferior) → Greater auricular (cervical plexus).
– Region C (concha/external meatus) → Auricular branch of vagus.
– Region D (posterior-superior) → Lesser occipital (C2).

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