Term Name:	main ciliary ganglion
Synonyms:	ciliary ganglion, ganglion ciliare
Definition:	A parasympathetic ganglion located in the posterior orbit that contains preganglionic nerves and postganglionic neurons of the oculomotor nerve, connects to the Edinger-Westphal nucleus via the oculomotor nerve and the eye muscles via the short ciliary nerve.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002058]