summary of parasympathetic innervation Flashcards
which nerve is the Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
Oculomotor nerve
course of travel of pre-ganglion Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
travels within the motor root of the oculomotor nerve
ganglion of Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
ciliary ganglion
post-ganglion of Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
travels via short ciliary nerves
target organs of Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
sphincter pupillae
ciliary muscles
what nerve is superior salivatory nucleus part of?
facial nerve
the 2 ganglion of the superior salivatory nucleus?
pterygopalatine ganglion
submandibular ganglion
course of travel of pre-ganglion of superior salivatory nucleus of pterygopalatine ganglion?
travels within the greater petrosal nerve and nerve of pterygoid canal
course of travel of post-ganglion of superior salivatory nucleus of pterygopalatine ganglion?
hitchhikes on branches of maxillary nerve
target organ of superior salivatory nucleus of pterygopalatine ganglion?
lacrimal gland
nasopharynx
palate
nasal cavity
course of travel of pre-ganglion of submandibular ganglion?
travels within the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve
course of travel of post-ganglion of submandibular ganglion?
fibres travel directly to target organs
target organs of submandibular ganglion?
sublingual and submandibular glands
which nerve is inferior salivatory nucleus a branch of?
glossopharyngeal nerve
ganglion of inferior salivatory nucleus?
otic ganglion