submandibular ganglion en · NOUN
Meanings
- An autonomic ganglion that is situated on the hyoglossus muscle above the deep part of the submandibular gland, receives preganglionic fibers from the facial nerve by way of the chorda tympani, and sends postganglionic fibers to the submandibular and sublingual glands.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| submandibular ganglia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
cmn 下頜下神經節 /下颌下神经节 (autonomic ganglion) · cmn 頜下神經節 /颌下神经节 (autonomic ganglion)