nerve of the pterygoid canal en · NOUN
Meanings
- A nerve formed by the union of the greater petrosal and the deep petrosal nerves that passes forward through the pterygoid canal in the sphenoid bone and joins the pterygopalatine ganglion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nerves of the pterygoid canals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fr nerf du canal ptérygoïdien (nerve)