superior glossopharyngeal IX ganglion

Ehrenritter's ganglion

The upper ganglion of the glossopharyngeal nerve[MP]. is situated in the upper part of the groove in which the glossopharyngeal nerve is lodged during its passage through the jugular foramen. It is very small, and is usually regarded as a detached portion of the inferior ganglion.

Type Nerve
Latin Name Ehrenritter's ganglion
FMA ID 53474

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior glossopharyngeal IX ganglion?
The upper ganglion of the glossopharyngeal nerve[MP]. is situated in the upper part of the groove in which the glossopharyngeal nerve is lodged during its passage through the jugular foramen. It is very small, and is usually regarded as a detached portion of the inferior ganglion.
What is the Latin name for the superior glossopharyngeal IX ganglion?
The Latin name for the superior glossopharyngeal IX ganglion is Ehrenritter's ganglion.

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