Facial and glossopharyngeal

Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block Steven D. Postsynaptic fibers then pass to the auriculotemporal nerve , a branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. On passing through the jugular foramen, the glossopharyngeal nerve then passes between the internal carotid artery and the internal jugular vein, descending in front of the artery. Branch Function Muscular Motor to stylopharyngeus Tympanic Parasympathetic fibers to parotid gland and general sensation to middle ear Lingual General sensation from the tongue posterior one-third and vallate papillae. The clinical tests used to determine if the glossopharyngeal nerve has been damaged include testing the gag reflex of the mouth, asking the patient to swallow or cough , and evaluating for speech impediments. Create a free personal account to download free article PDFs, sign up for alerts, customize your interests, and more.

Information about current clinical trials, including eligibility, protocol, and locations, are found on the Web. Middle and inferior constrictors. Alveolar branches of superior maxillary nerve and sphenopalatine ganglion.