vestibular ganglion

nucleus nervi oculomotorii, pars medialis

The ganglion of the vestibular nerve. It contains the cell bodies of the bipolar primary afferent neurons whose peripheral processes form synaptic contact with hair cells of the vestibular sensory end organs[WP,unvetted]. Distributed to the maculae of the utricle and saccule and to the ampullary crests of the semicircular ducts. The vestibular fibers arise in bipolar cells in the vestibular ganglion in the internal acoustic meatus.

Type Bone
Parent Structure cranial ganglion
Latin Name nucleus nervi oculomotorii, pars medialis
FMA ID 53435

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vestibular ganglion?
The ganglion of the vestibular nerve. It contains the cell bodies of the bipolar primary afferent neurons whose peripheral processes form synaptic contact with hair cells of the vestibular sensory end organs[WP,unvetted]. Distributed to the maculae of the utricle and saccule and to the ampullary cre
What is the Latin name for the vestibular ganglion?
The Latin name for the vestibular ganglion is nucleus nervi oculomotorii, pars medialis.

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