carotid sinus nerve

carotid branch of glossopharyngeal nerve

A sensory branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) carrying signals from the baroceptors (blood pressure receptors) in the bifurcation of the carotid artery to the nucleus of the solitary tract (nucleus solitarius).

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nerve of head region
Latin Name carotid branch of glossopharyngeal nerve
FMA ID 53488

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carotid sinus nerve?
A sensory branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) carrying signals from the baroceptors (blood pressure receptors) in the bifurcation of the carotid artery to the nucleus of the solitary tract (nucleus solitarius).
What is the Latin name for the carotid sinus nerve?
The Latin name for the carotid sinus nerve is carotid branch of glossopharyngeal nerve.

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