Nerve of pterygoid canal
The nerve of the pterygoid canal (Vidian nerve) is formed by the union of the (parasympathetic) greater petrosal nerve and (sympathetic) deep petrosal nerve within the cartilaginous substance filling the foramen lacerum. From the foramen lacerum, the nerve of the pterygoid canal passes through the pterygoid canal to reach the pterygopalatine fossa, ending at the pterygopalatine ganglion.
| Nerve of pterygoid canal | |
|---|---|
Plan of the facial and intermediate nerves and their communication with other nerves. (Vidian nerve labeled at upper right.) | |
| Details | |
| From | greater petrosal nerve, deep petrosal nerve |
| To | pterygopalatine ganglion |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | n. canalis pterygoidei |
| TA98 | A14.3.02.007 |
| TA2 | 6290 |
| FMA | 67584 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
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