autonomic nerve

nervus visceralis

The autonomic nerve is a small nerve which carries postganglionic sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons from the zygomaticotemporal nerve; a branch of the maxillary nerve, to the lacrimal nerve; a branch of the ophthalmic nerve. These neurons derive from the superior cervical ganglion and the pterygopalatine ganglion respectively. They will travel to the lacrimal gland via the lacrimal nerve. Parasympathetic will induce lacrimation and vice versa.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure nerve of head region
Latin Name nervus visceralis
FMA ID 5866

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the autonomic nerve?
The autonomic nerve is a small nerve which carries postganglionic sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons from the zygomaticotemporal nerve; a branch of the maxillary nerve, to the lacrimal nerve; a branch of the ophthalmic nerve. These neurons derive from the superior cervical ganglion and the pter
What body system is the autonomic nerve part of?
The autonomic nerve is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the autonomic nerve?
The Latin name for the autonomic nerve is nervus visceralis.

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