Pharyngeal nerve
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The pharyngeal nerve is a small branch arising from the posterior part of the pterygopalatine ganglion
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It passes through the pharyngeal canal
with the pharyngeal branch of the maxillary nerve, and is distributed to the mucous membrane
of the nasal part of the pharynx, behind the auditory tube.
Pterygopalatine ganglion
The pterygopalatine ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion found in the pterygopalatine fossa. It is one of four parasympathetic ganglia of the head and neck....
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It passes through the pharyngeal canal
Pharyngeal canal
The palatovaginal canal is a canal between the sphenoid bone and the palatine bone that connects the nasopharynx with the pterygopalatine fossa. An inconstant vomerovaginal canal may lie between the ala of the vomer and the vaginal process of the sphenoid bone, medial to the palatovaginal canal,...
with the pharyngeal branch of the maxillary nerve, and is distributed to the mucous membrane
Mucous membrane
The mucous membranes are linings of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which are involved in absorption and secretion. They line cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs...
of the nasal part of the pharynx, behind the auditory tube.