A small nerve branch from the vagus nerve, the auricular branch supplies sensory innervation to parts of the ear canal and outer ear. It is clinically utilized in auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), a non-invasive therapy for conditions like epilepsy, depression, and chronic pain. Patients with treatment-resistant neurological or mood disorders benefit most.
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