Otic ganglion
Parasympathetic ganglion of the head and neck / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Otic ganglion?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The otic ganglion is a small parasympathetic ganglion located immediately below the foramen ovale in the infratemporal fossa and on the medial surface of the mandibular nerve. It is functionally associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve and innervates the parotid gland for salivation.
Quick Facts Details, From ...
Otic ganglion | |
---|---|
Details | |
From | lesser petrosal nerve |
Innervates | parotid gland |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ganglion oticum |
TA98 | A14.3.02.014 |
TA2 | 6671 |
FMA | 6967 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
Close
It is one of four parasympathetic ganglia of the head and neck. The others are the ciliary ganglion, the submandibular ganglion and the pterygopalatine ganglion.