SPHENOPALATINE GANGLION
\sfˈɛnəpˌalɐtˌiːn ɡˈaŋɡli͡ən], \sfˈɛnəpˌalɐtˌiːn ɡˈaŋɡliən], \s_f_ˈɛ_n_ə_p_ˌa_l_ɐ_t_ˌiː_n ɡ_ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_l_iə_n]\
Definitions of SPHENOPALATINE GANGLION
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A small, nervous, cordiform, or triangular ganglion, of variable size, situate without the foramen sphaeno-palatinum, in the pterygomaxillary fissure. It seems suspended by several nervous filaments to the trunk of the superior maxillary nerve, and gives off internal or sphenopalatine filaments, inferior or palatine filaments, and a, posterior filament, which is the Vidian or pterygoid nerve.
By Robley Dunglison
