Pain may be referred to the ear from the nerves listed below; for each, the disorder causing the stimulus is detailed.
Auriculo-temporal branch of the trigeminal nerve (V):
Tympanic branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX):
Sensory branch of the facial nerve (VII):
Auricular branch of the vagus nerve (X):
Great auricular nerve (C2 / C3)
Lesser occipital nerve (C3):
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