Synonym for otic ganglion ... An autonomic ganglion situated below the foramen ovale medial to the mandibular nerve; its postganglionic, parasympathetic fibres are distributed to the parotid gland. ... Synonym: ganglion oticum, Arnold's ganglion, auricular ganglion, otoganglion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
otoganglion An autonomic ganglion situated inferior to the foramen ovale medial to the mandibular nerve; its postsynaptic parasympathetic fibers are secretomotor fibers distributed to the parotid gland. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1538/3