Ganglia, Parasympathetic
| Definition: |
Ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system, including the ciliary, pterygopalatine, submandibular, and otic ganglia in the cranial region and intrinsic (terminal) ganglia associated with target organs in the thorax and abdomen. |
| Notes: |
includes ciliary, pterygopalatine, submandibular, otic ganglia |
| Previously Indexed: |
Ganglia, Autonomic (1966-1979),Parasympathetic Nervous System (1966-1979) |
Ganglia, Parasympathetic Definitions and Terms
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