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The nerve branch that extends to the upper muscles of the cheek is the buccal branch of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). This branch innervates the buccinator muscle and provides sensory innervation to the skin and mucous membranes of the cheek. It plays a key role in facial expressions and movements associated with chewing.

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