nerve to the tensor tympani

Origin

• motor root of trigeminal ganglion via mandibular nerve

Innervation

• tensor tympani

Course

• fiber passes trigeminal ganglion through the otic ganglion without synapse.

More general terms

• peripheral nerve

Additional terms

• mandibular nerve (CN V-3)
• trigeminal (semilunar) ganglion; gasserian ganglion