Overview
Project Reviewers: Dr. Penny Lockwood, Dr. David Stewart, Dr. Patrick Spielmann
Content Expert: Dr Patrick Spielmann
Medical Artist: Annie Campbell
Year: 2016
Referred otalgia, more commonly known as ear pain that originates outside of the ear, can be associated with specific cranial nerves; specifically the facial, glossopharyngeal, mandibular (branch of the trigeminal) and vagus nerve. In this series of animations, the branches that supply specific anatomical structures are highlighted, with a focus on their pathway to the brain.
Music ‘Cascades’ by Podington Bear / CC BY-NC 3.0
