TRIGEMINAL GANGLIONS
\tɹa͡ɪd͡ʒˈɛmɪnə͡l ɡˈaŋɡli͡ənz], \tɹaɪdʒˈɛmɪnəl ɡˈaŋɡliənz], \t_ɹ_aɪ_dʒ_ˈɛ_m_ɪ_n_əl ɡ_ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_l_iə_n_z]\
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The semilunar-shaped ganglion containing the cells of origin of most of the sensory fibers of the trigeminal nerve. It is situated within the dural cleft on the cerebral surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone and gives off the ophthalmic, maxillary, and part of the mandibular nerves.
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