trigeminal (semilunar) ganglion; gasserian ganglion

Introduction

The large flattened sensory ganglion of the trigeminal nerve (CN V), lying adjacent to the cavernous sinus in the dura of the middle cranial fossa.

More general terms

• sensory ganglion

Additional terms

• trigeminal nerve (CN V)
• trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)