| Otic ganglion | |
|---|---|
 Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve, seen from the middle line. The small figure is an enlarged view of the otic ganglion. | |
 The otic ganglion and its branches. | |
| Details | |
| From | Lesser petrosal nerve |
| Innervates | Parotid gland |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ganglion oticum |
| TA98 | A14.3.02.014 |
| TA2 | 6671 |
| FMA | 6967 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
The otic ganglion is a small parasympathetic ganglion located immediately below the foramen ovale in the infratemporal fossa and on the medial surface of the mandibular nerve. It is functionally associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve and innervates the parotid gland for salivation.
It is one of four parasympathetic ganglia of the head and neck. The others are the ciliary ganglion, the submandibular ganglion and the pterygopalatine ganglion.