Sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the otic ganglion. Synonyms: glossopharyngeal nerve, ninth cranial nerve.
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Words linked to "Nervus glossopharyngeus" : cranial nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve |
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