inferior ganglion of glossopharyngeal nerve (Andersch/extracraniale ganglion, petrosal/petrous groove)

Introduction

The lower most significant ganglion on the glossopharyngeal nerve immediately inferior to its exit from the jugular foramen.

Function

• convey taste & general sensation from the posterior third of the tongue
• general sensation only from the fauces, soft palate & oropharynx

More general terms

• sensory ganglion

Additional terms

• superior ganglion of glossopharyngeal nerve, (Ehrenritter/intracranial/jugular ganglion)