pterygopalatine ganglion Flashcards
1
Q
what can facial nerve dysfunction cause and why?
A
dry eyes, dry mucosa, dry mouth due to parasympathetic secretomotor supply
lack of taste in anterior 2/3rd of tongue due to special sensation (taste)
facial paralysis due to somatic motor
2
Q
what is highlighted green?
A
greater petrosal nerve (pre-ganglionic parasympathetic axons)
3
Q
what is highlighted green?
A
vidian nerve (nerves of pterygoid canal)
4
Q
what is highlighted green?
A
deep petrosal nerve (post-ganglionic sympathetic fibres)
5
Q
what is highlighted green?
A
pterygopalatine ganglion (parasympathetic)
6
Q
what is highlighted green?
A
chorda tympani
7
Q
what is highlighted green?
A
facial canal
8
Q
where is the pterygopalatine located?
A
in the pterygopalatine fossa
