main ciliary ganglion

ciliary ganglion

A parasympathetic ganglion located in the posterior orbit that contains preganglionic nerves and postganglionic neurons of the oculomotor nerve, connects to the Edinger-Westphal nucleus via the oculomotor nerve and the eye muscles via the short ciliary nerve.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure cranial ganglion
Latin Name ciliary ganglion
FMA ID 6964

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main ciliary ganglion?
A parasympathetic ganglion located in the posterior orbit that contains preganglionic nerves and postganglionic neurons of the oculomotor nerve, connects to the Edinger-Westphal nucleus via the oculomotor nerve and the eye muscles via the short ciliary nerve.
What is the Latin name for the main ciliary ganglion?
The Latin name for the main ciliary ganglion is ciliary ganglion.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.