Pterygopalatine Ganglion Flashcards
1
Q
The pterygopalatine ganglion is a branch of what nerve?
A
the maxillary nerve
2
Q
The pterygopalatine is the ____ branch of V(2)?
A
first branch
3
Q
What is the neuron, fiber, or branch of the pterygopalatine nerve?
A
sensory
4
Q
The pterygopalatine will give rise to 3 branches. What are the 3 branches.
A
- lesser palatine nerve
- greater palatine nerve
- nasopalatine nerve
5
Q
What is the function of the lesser palatine nerve?
A
area posterior to it’s foramen (soft palate, palatine tonsils)
6
Q
What is the function of the greater palatine nerve?
A
posterior palatal gingiva
7
Q
What is the function of the nasopalatine nerve?
A
anterior palatal tissue of teeth #6-#11 (canine to canine)
8
Q
Where is the nasopalatine located?
A
behind and b/w teeth #8 and #9
