A patient experiences loss of sensation over the angle of the mandible. Which nerve is responsible for innervation of this area?
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Correct answer: Great auricular nerve
The great auricular nerve (C2–C3) supplies skin over the parotid region and angle of the mandible. It is commonly injured in surgical procedures in this region.
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