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25 paź 2020 · The glossopharyngeal nerve, CN IX, is the ninth paired cranial nerve. In this article, we shall look at the anatomical course of the nerve, and the motor, sensory and parasympathetic functions of its branches.
The glossopharyngeal nerve has five distinct general functions: Branchial motor (special visceral efferent) – supplies the stylopharyngeus muscle. Visceral motor (general visceral efferent) – provides parasympathetic innervation of the parotid gland via the otic ganglion.
3 lis 2023 · This article covers the anatomy of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), focusing on its course, branches and its function. Learn all about it now at Kenhub!
The glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth set of 12 cranial nerves (CN IX). It provides motor, parasympathetic and sensory information to your mouth and throat. Among its many functions, the nerve helps raise part of your throat, enabling swallowing.
7 lis 2022 · The glossopharyngeal nerve is the 9th cranial nerve (CN IX). It is 1 of the 4 cranial nerves with sensory, motor, and parasympathetic functions. It originates from the medulla oblongata and terminates in the pharynx.
11 kwi 2019 · Cranial nerve IX is the glossopharyngeal nerve, important for parasympathetic, motor and sensory innervation of the tongue, pharynx and larynx. Here, we break down the different anatomical structures contributing to the glossopharyngeal nerve and discuss its clinical relevance.
23 wrz 2023 · The glossopharyngeal nerve, also known as the ninth cranial nerve (CN IX), is a mixed nerve that carries both sensory and motor functions. It is primarily involved in taste sensation, sensation of the upper throat and pharynx, and motor control over the stylopharyngeus muscle and some of the muscles involved in swallowing.
