Anatomy [A] » Nervous System [A08] » Ganglia » Ganglia, Sensory » Trigeminal Ganglion
Anatomy [A] » Nervous System [A08] » Peripheral Nervous System » Ganglia, Sensory » Trigeminal Ganglion
Anatomy [A] » Nervous System [A08] » Peripheral Nervous System » Peripheral Nerves » Cranial Nerves » Trigeminal Nerve » Trigeminal Ganglion
Description
The semilunar-shaped ganglion containing the cells of origin of most of the sensory fibers of the trigeminal nerve. It is situated within the dural cleft on the cerebral surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone and gives off the ophthalmic, maxillary, and part of the mandibular nerves. MeSH
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