Which branches of the zygomatic nerve provide sensory innervation to the skin on the side of the forehead and to the skin on the prominence of the cheek?

• A. Zygomaticotemporal; Zygomaticofacial
• B. Zygomaticotemporal; Infraorbital
• C. Zygomaticofacial; Infraorbital
• D. Zygomaticotemporal; Nasopalatine

Answer: (A)

The skin of the temple side of the forehead and the skin over the cheek’s prominence are supplied by two specific branches of the zygomatic nerve: the zygomaticotemporal and the zygomaticofacial. The zygomaticotemporal branch travels to the temple and lateral forehead, delivering sensation there, while the zygomaticofacial branch emerges onto the cheek over the zygomatic prominence to provide sensation to that area. Other branches listed don’t cover both of these regions: the infraorbital nerve serves the midface area below the orbit, not the temple, and the nasopalatine nerve targets the nasal septum and palate.