Which function is NOT associated with the Buccal branch of the Facial Nerve (CN VII)?

The Buccal branch of the Facial Nerve (CN VII) is primarily responsible for providing motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression, which includes the muscles around the mouth that help in facial movements. Additionally, it innervates the stapedius muscle, which plays a role in the auditory system by stabilizing the stapes bone. The branch also has parasympathetic functions related to salivary glands, including the submandibular and sublingual glands.

In contrast, sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is primarily managed by the Lingual nerve, which is a branch of the mandibular division of the Trigeminal nerve (CN V). This branch is distinctly separate from the buccal branch's functions, which focus on motor control rather than sensory input. Therefore, the sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is not a function associated with the Buccal branch of the Facial Nerve.