Introduction Glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth cranial nerve. It is a mixed (sensory and motor) nerve. Origin: Its nuclei viz. nucleus ambiguus, inferior salivatory nucleus and nucleus of tractus solitarius are locatedRead More…
Facial Nerve
Describe the origin and course of facial nerve. Facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve. It is a mixed (sensory and motor) nerve. Origin:Its nuclei lie in the lower part of theRead More…
Trigeminal Nerve
What is the origin and subdivisions of trigeminal nerve? It is mixed (sensory and motor) nerve. It emerges from the ventral surface of pons at its junction with the middle cerebellar peduncle.Read More…
Abducent Nerve
Describe the origin and course of aducent nerve. Abducent nerve (so named because it abducts the eye) is the 6th cranial nerve. It is purely motor nerve. Origin: Its nucleus is locatedRead More…
Trochlear Nerve
What is the origin and course of Ttochlear nerve? Trochlear nerve Is the IVth cranial nerve. it is the smallest cranial nerve. Is purely motor nerve. Origin: Its nucleus is located in the midbrainRead More…
Oculomotor Nerve
What is the origin and course of Oculomotor nerve? Oculomotor nerve is the 3rd cranial nerve. It Is purely motor nerve. Origin: Its nuclei lie in midbrain at the level of superior colliculus. CourseRead More…
Maxillary Nerve
Origin and Course of Maxillary Nerve. Maxillary nerve is the 2nd division of trigeminal nerve. It is a pure sensory nerve. It commences from the anterior aspect of trigeminal ganglion. It passesRead More…
Pterygopalatine Ganglion
[expand title=”Show”] Pterygopalatine ganglion described under the following headings: Location Roots/connections Branches and structures supplied Applied Aspect[/expand] Pterygopalatine Ganglion (PPG Ganglion) Is the largest peripheral parasympathetic ganglion. It is almost of theRead More…
Submandibular Ganglion
[expand title=”Show”] Submandibular ganglion described under the following headings: Location Roots/connections Branches and structures supplied[/expand] Submandibular Ganglion It is a Parasympathetic ganglion It is a relay station for secretomotor fibers supplying submandibularRead More…
Submandibular Gland
Where is submandibular gland Located and what are its dimensions? Submandibular gland is a mixed type of gland (contains both mucous and serous acini) but is predominantly serous in nature. Location: It isRead More…