otic ganglion Flashcards
Parasympathetic ganglia size
2-3 mm
Parasympathetic ganglia shape
Oval
Parasympathetic ganglia color
Reddish-grey
Otic ganglion location
Infratemporal fossa
Topographical nerve of otic ganglion
Mandibular nerve (V3)
Functional nerve of otic ganglion
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Lateral relation of otic ganglion
Mandibular nerve
Medial relation of otic ganglion
Tensor palati muscle
Posterior relation of otic ganglion
Middle meningeal artery
Types of connections of otic ganglion
Parasympathetic, sympathetic, sensory, somatic motor
Origin of parasympathetic fibers to otic ganglion
Inferior salivatory nucleus
Cranial nerve carrying preganglionic fibers to otic ganglion
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Branch of CN IX involved in otic ganglion pathway
Tympanic branch
Plexus involved in otic ganglion pathway
Tympanic plexus