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main ciliary ganglion

Term ID
UBERON:0002058
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. (2)
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