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parasympathetic innervation: Pterygopalatine, Submandibular, Otic Ganglion, clinical Flashcards

1
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what is the pterygopalatine ganglion also known as?

A

sphenopalatine

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significance of pterygopalatine ganglion?

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largest of the four parasympathetic ganglia

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where is the pterygopalatine ganglion located?

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located within the pterygopalatine fossa

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what is the pterygopalatine fossa?

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a space located inferiorly to the base of the skull, and posteriorly to the maxilla

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Pre-ganglionic fibres of the pterygopalatine ganglion?

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The pterygopalatine ganglion is supplied by fibres from the superior salivatory nucleus

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what is superior salivatory nucleus associated with?

pre-ganglion of pterygopalatine

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associated with the facial nerve

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where do fibres fro the superior salivatory nucleus travel within? to reach?
(pre-ganglion of pterygopalatine)

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the greater petrosal nerve and the nerve of the pterygoid canal to reach the ganglion

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where do post-ganglionic fibres of the pterygopalatine ganglion leave the ganglion?

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by hitch-hiking on branches of the maxillary nerve (derived from the trigeminal nerve)

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post-ganglionic fibres from pterygopalatine ganglion provides what?

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secretomotor innervation to lacrimal gland, mucous glands of posterosuperior nasal cavity, nasopharynx, and the palate

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what passes through the pterygopalatine ganglion without synapsing?

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Sympathetic fibres from the internal carotid plexus and sensory branches from the maxillary nerve

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where is the submandibular ganglion located?

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inferiorly to the lingual nerve, from which it is suspended

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what are pre-ganglionic fibres of the submandibular ganglion supplied by?

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by fibres from the superior salivatory nucleus (associated with the facial nerve)

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what are the fibres from the superior salivatory nucleus carried within? (submandibular ganglion)

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within a branch of the facial nerve, the chorda tympani

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how does the chorda tympani reach the submandibular ganglion?

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This nerve hitch-hikes along the lingual branch of the mandibular nerve to reach the ganglion

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where do the post-ganglionic fibres leave the submandibular ganglion to travel to?

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Post-ganglionic fibres leave the ganglion and travel directly to the submandibular and sublingual glands

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target organs of submandibular ganglion?

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Secretomotor innervation to the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands

17
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what else passes through the submandibular ganglion aside from pre,post ganglion?

A

Sympathetic fibres from the facial artery plexus pass through the submandibular ganglion

18
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what do sympathetic fibres from the facial artery plexus innervate? (pass through submandibular ganglion)

A

innervate glands in the base of the oral cavity

19
Q

where is the otic ganglion located?

A

inferiorly to the foramen ovale, within the infratemporal fossa

20
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what is the otic ganglion medial to?

A

the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve

21
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pre-ganglionic fibres of the otic ganglion?

A

The ganglion is supplied by fibres from inferior salivatory nucleus (associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve)

22
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where do parasympathetic fibres of the otic ganglion travel within? reaching?

A

within a branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve, the lesser petrosal nerve, to reach the otic ganglion

23
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post-ganglionic parasympathetic fibres of the otic ganglion travels long?

A

The parasympathetic fibres hitchhike along the auriculotemporal nerve

24
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what do parasympathetic fibres (post) of otic ganglion provide innervation to?

A

provide secretomotor innervation to the parotid gland

25
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what is the auriculotemporal nerve a branch of?

post-ganglion, otic ganglion

A

branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve

26
Q

what does the ciliary ganglion provide innervation to? function?

A

sphincter pupillae muscle - which acts to constrict pupils

27
Q

what happens if the ciliary ganglion is damaged?

A

loss of innervation to sphincter pupillae

28
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what does damage to ciliary ganglion result in? known as?

A

permanently dilated pupils that do not constrict in the presence of light
Adie’s pupils

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