Parasympathetic Ganglia of The Head

Ciliary Ganglion
- Input Function: Oculomotor Nerve [III]
- Cranial nerve origin of preganglionic fibers: Oculuomotor nerve [III]
- Function: Innervation of sphincter pupillae muscle for pupillary constriction, and ciliary muscles for accommodation of lens for near vision
Pterygopalatine Ganglion
- Input Function: Greater petrosal nerve
- Cranial nerve origin of preganglionic fibers: Facial nerve [VII]
- Function: Innervation of the lacrimal gland and mucous glands of the nasal cavity, maxillary sinus, and palate
Otic Ganglion
- Input function: Lesser petrosal nerve
- Cranial nerve origin of preganglionic fibers: Glossopharyngeal nerve [IX]
- Function: innervation of parotid gland
Submandibular Ganglion
- Input Function: Chora tympani to lingual
- Cranial nerve origin of preganglionic fibers: Facial nerve [VII]
- Function: Innervation of submandibular and sublingual glands

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Parasympathetic Ganglia of The Head

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Parasympathetic Ganglia of the head

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