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What type of fibers synapses in the pterygopalatine ganglion?
What type of fibers synapses in the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which nerve supplies the parasympathetic fibers to the pterygopalatine ganglion?
Which nerve supplies the parasympathetic fibers to the pterygopalatine ganglion?
The nerve of the pterygoid canal is formed in which cranial fossa?
The nerve of the pterygoid canal is formed in which cranial fossa?
Which of the following glands is NOT innervated by the greater petrosal nerve?
Which of the following glands is NOT innervated by the greater petrosal nerve?
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Which vein is a tributary of the pterygoid plexus of veins?
Which vein is a tributary of the pterygoid plexus of veins?
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What forms the medial wall of the pterygopalatine fossa?
What forms the medial wall of the pterygopalatine fossa?
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Which of the following structures transmits the maxillary nerve to the pterygopalatine fossa?
Which of the following structures transmits the maxillary nerve to the pterygopalatine fossa?
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Where does the pterygopalatine fossa communicate with the middle cranial fossa?
Where does the pterygopalatine fossa communicate with the middle cranial fossa?
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Which of the following nerves is transmitted via the inferior orbital fissure?
Which of the following nerves is transmitted via the inferior orbital fissure?
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What is transmitted through the pterygoid canal?
What is transmitted through the pterygoid canal?
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Which structure transmits the maxillary artery to the pterygopalatine fossa?
Which structure transmits the maxillary artery to the pterygopalatine fossa?
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Which structure forms the medial wall of the pterygopalatine fossa?
Which structure forms the medial wall of the pterygopalatine fossa?
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What is transmitted through the sphenopalatine foramen?
What is transmitted through the sphenopalatine foramen?
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Which canal transmits the nerve and artery of the pterygoid canal to the nasopharynx?
Which canal transmits the nerve and artery of the pterygoid canal to the nasopharynx?
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Which nerve passes through the foramen rotundum to enter the pterygopalatine fossa?
Which nerve passes through the foramen rotundum to enter the pterygopalatine fossa?
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Through which structure does the pterygopalatine fossa communicate with the orbit?
Through which structure does the pterygopalatine fossa communicate with the orbit?
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Which structure transmits the pharyngeal nerve and artery?
Which structure transmits the pharyngeal nerve and artery?
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Which artery passes through the pterygoid canal to the nasopharynx?
Which artery passes through the pterygoid canal to the nasopharynx?
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What is the largest parasympathetic ganglion in the head?
What is the largest parasympathetic ganglion in the head?
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What type of nerve fibers do not synapse in the pterygopalatine ganglion?
What type of nerve fibers do not synapse in the pterygopalatine ganglion?
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Which nerve forms part of the nerve of the pterygoid canal and carries postganglionic sympathetic fibers?
Which nerve forms part of the nerve of the pterygoid canal and carries postganglionic sympathetic fibers?
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Which gland is innervated by the greater petrosal nerve?
Which gland is innervated by the greater petrosal nerve?
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Which anatomical structure is also known as the hay fever ganglion?
Which anatomical structure is also known as the hay fever ganglion?
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From which nerve does the sensory root of the pterygopalatine ganglion originate?
From which nerve does the sensory root of the pterygopalatine ganglion originate?
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Which cranial fossa is the nerve of the pterygoid canal formed in?
Which cranial fossa is the nerve of the pterygoid canal formed in?
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What are some of the results of stimulation of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
What are some of the results of stimulation of the pterygopalatine ganglion?
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