| Superior ganglion of vagus nerve | |
|---|---|
 Plan of upper portions of glossopharyngeal, vagus, and accessory nerves. The superior ganglion of the vagus nerve is labeled as ‘jugular gang.’ | |
| Details | |
| From | Vagus nerve |
| To | Auricular branch of vagus nerve or meningeal branch of vagus nerve |
| Innervates | Dura mater of posterior cranial fossa, parts of the auricle, external auditory canal and external surface of tympanic membrane |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ganglion superius nervi vagi, ganglion jugulare |
| TA98 | A14.2.01.154 |
| TA2 | 6333 |
| FMA | 6229 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
The superior ganglion of the vagus nerve (jugular ganglion) is a sensory ganglion of the peripheral nervous system. It is located within the jugular foramen, where the vagus nerve exits the skull. It is smaller than and proximal to the inferior ganglion of the vagus nerve.[1][2]
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