cranial ganglion
cranial ganglia
The groups of nerve cell bodies associated with the twelve cranial nerves.
| Type | Nerve |
| Parent Structure | ganglion |
| Latin Name | cranial ganglia |
| FMA ID | 54502 |
Sub-structures
cochlear ganglion
Bone
lateral line ganglion
Nerve
main ciliary ganglion
Muscle
maxillomandibular part of trigeminal ganglion complex
Nerve
otic ganglion
Nerve
profundal part of trigeminal ganglion complex
Nerve
trigeminal ganglion
Nerve
vestibular ganglion
Bone
vestibulo-cochlear VIII ganglion complex
Nerve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cranial ganglion?
The groups of nerve cell bodies associated with the twelve cranial nerves.
What is the Latin name for the cranial ganglion?
The Latin name for the cranial ganglion is cranial ganglia.
Related Structures
1st arch mandibular component
ventral mandibular arch
1st arch mandibular ectoderm
ectoderm of mandibular component
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme
mandibular component mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest
1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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