pterygopalatine nerve

ganglionic branch of maxillary nerve to pterygopalatine ganglion

The pharyngeal nerve (pterygopalatine nerve) is a small branch arising from the posterior part of the pterygopalatine ganglion. It passes through the pharyngeal canal with the pharyngeal branch of the maxillary artery, and is distributed to the mucous membrane of the nasal part of the pharynx, behind the auditory tube.

Type Bone
Structure parente nerve of head region
Nom latin ganglionic branch of maxillary nerve to pterygopalatine ganglion
FMA ID 52731

Questions fréquentes

What is the pterygopalatine nerve?
The pharyngeal nerve (pterygopalatine nerve) is a small branch arising from the posterior part of the pterygopalatine ganglion. It passes through the pharyngeal canal with the pharyngeal branch of the maxillary artery, and is distributed to the mucous membrane of the nasal part of the pharynx, behin
What is the Latin name for the pterygopalatine nerve?
The Latin name for the pterygopalatine nerve is ganglionic branch of maxillary nerve to pterygopalatine ganglion.

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