Short ciliary nerve

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAny of 6 to 10 delicate nerve filaments of parasympathetic, sympathetic, and general sensory function that arise in the ciliary ganglion and innervate the smooth muscles and tunics of the eye.

Synonyms

ciliary nerve long ciliary nerve ciliary ganglion nasociliary nerve nasal nerve oculomotor nerve ophthalmic nerve middle cervical ganglion geniculate ganglion abducens nerve facial nerve accessory nerve

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