submandibular (submaxillary) ganglion

Introduction

A small parasympathetic ganglion suspended from the lingual nerve

Efferents

• preganglionic fibers originate in the superior salivary nucleus by way of the chorda tympani
• postganglionic fibers innervate the submandibular gland & sublingual gland

More general terms

• parasympathetic ganglion

Additional terms

• chorda tympani
• lingual nerve
• sublingual gland
• submandibular gland
• superior salivary nucleus