Hiatus for petrosal nerve
Hiatus for Petrosal Nerve
The Hiatus for Petrosal Nerve is a small opening in the temporal bone of the human skull that allows for the passage of the greater petrosal nerve.
Anatomy
The hiatus for the petrosal nerve is located in the petrous part of the temporal bone. It is situated near the carotid canal and the foramen lacerum. The greater petrosal nerve passes through this hiatus to reach the pterygopalatine ganglion.
Clinical Significance
Understanding the location and function of the hiatus for the petrosal nerve is important in neurosurgery and otolaryngology. Damage to the greater petrosal nerve during surgery can lead to a loss of lacrimation and salivation.
See Also
References
<references />
Ad. Transform your life with W8MD's
GLP-1 weight loss injections special from $29.99 with insurance
|
WikiMD Medical Encyclopedia |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Content may be inaccurate or outdated and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Verify information with trusted sources such as CDC.gov and NIH.gov. By using this site, you agree that WikiMD is not liable for any outcomes related to its content. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
