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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which nerve is responsible for referred pain of the ear
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The correct answer is  As ear receives nerve supply from 5th (auriculotemporal branch), 9th (tympanic branch),10th (auricular branch) cranial nerves and from c2 (lesser occipital and c3(greater auricular), pain may be referred from these remote areas. Ref: PL DHINGRA diseases of ear nose and throat,6th edition, page no 128