Definition and Function
- The stylopharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve is a nerve branch.
- It is distributed to the Stylopharyngeus muscle.
- This nerve branch is responsible for innervating the Stylopharyngeus muscle.
- It plays a role in the movement and control of the Stylopharyngeus muscle.
- The Stylopharyngeus muscle helps in swallowing and speech production.
Anatomical Terminology
- The stylopharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve is an anatomical term.
- It is categorized under neuroanatomy.
- This nerve branch is part of the glossopharyngeal nerve.
- The glossopharyngeal nerve is one of the cranial nerves.
- The stylopharyngeal branch is specifically distributed to the Stylopharyngeus muscle.
Identification and References
- The stylopharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve can be identified using the TA98 identifier.
- It is mentioned in the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918).
- This nerve branch is referenced in the FMA (Foundational Model of Anatomy).
- The neuroanatomy article about this nerve branch is available on Wikipedia.
- The article can be expanded to provide more information.
Related Categories
- The stylopharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve falls under the category of glossopharyngeal nerve.
- It is also classified as a neuroanatomy stub.
- The article about this nerve branch is included in hidden categories on Wikipedia.
- The stub article can be expanded to provide more comprehensive information.
- The article incorporates text from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918).
Importance and Assistance
- The stylopharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve is important for proper functioning of the Stylopharyngeus muscle.
- It plays a role in swallowing and speech production.
- The article on Wikipedia provides a starting point for understanding this nerve branch.
- Additional research and expansion of the article can help increase knowledge about this topic.
- The stub article can be improved with more information and references.
The stylopharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve is distributed to the Stylopharyngeus.
Stylopharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve | |
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Details | |
From | glossopharyngeal nerve |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ramus musculi stylopharyngei nervi glossopharyngei |
TA98 | A14.2.01.145 |
TA2 | 6328 |
FMA | 53487 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |