glossopharyngeal nerve

9n

Cranial nerve that branches into the ramus communicans (to the skin), the pretrematic (to the walls of the pharynx and mouth, viscero-sensory fibers), and the larval post-trematic branch (lost in the adult).

Type Nerve
Parent Structure cranial nerve
Latin Name 9n
FMA ID 50870

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the glossopharyngeal nerve?
Cranial nerve that branches into the ramus communicans (to the skin), the pretrematic (to the walls of the pharynx and mouth, viscero-sensory fibers), and the larval post-trematic branch (lost in the adult).
What is the Latin name for the glossopharyngeal nerve?
The Latin name for the glossopharyngeal nerve is 9n.

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