Ganglion Pterygopalatine

What is the pterygopalatine ganglion? In simple terms, this is a large nerve node that is located outside the brain. The main tasks of the pterygopalatine ganglion are to supply the sensory organs and glands with blood, as well as the propagation of a signal (nerve impulse). An interesting feature is that the main

The pterygopalatine ganglion is located in the pterygopalatine fossa and in front of the pterygopalatine foramen and the pterygopalatine processes. The contents of this node are varied: sympathetic (sympathetic) and parasympathetic branches, lacrimal gland, ophthalmic vessels, internal carotid artery, glossopharyngeal nerve, tympanic branch of the middle meningeal nerve and other formations. With inflammation of the pterygopalatine node, conjunctivitis, gingivitis, and stomatitis often occur.