Auriculotemporal

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Auriculotemporal

Auriculotemporal (pronunciation: aw-rik-yuh-loh-tem-puh-ruhl) is a term used in the field of anatomy to describe a nerve that is part of the mandibular nerve (the third branch of the trigeminal nerve) and supplies regions of the ear and the temple.

Etymology

The term "auriculotemporal" is derived from the Latin words 'auricula', meaning 'ear', and 'temporalis', meaning 'of the temple'.

Function

The auriculotemporal nerve is responsible for carrying sensory information from the skin and mucous membranes of the temple and the ear to the brain. It also carries parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland, a major salivary gland located near the ear.

Related Terms

  • Trigeminal nerve: The fifth cranial nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.
  • Mandibular nerve: The third branch of the trigeminal nerve, which provides sensory innervation to the lower face and mouth, and motor innervation to the muscles of mastication.
  • Parotid gland: A major salivary gland located near the ear, which is innervated by the auriculotemporal nerve.

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