Communicating branch with zygomatic nerve

The communicating branch with zygomatic nerve are autonomic fibers that connect the pterygopalatine ganglion from the lacrimal gland with the lacrimal nerve.

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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Human anatomy 1

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Trigeminal nerve [V] >
Ophthalmic nerve; Ophthalmic division [Va; V1] >
Lacrimal nerve >
Communicating branch with zygomatic nerve

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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Ramus communicans cum nervo zygomatico

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