Sensory root of ciliary ganglion

Plan of oculomotor nerve

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The right sympathetic chain and its connections with the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic plexuses. (Sensory root labeled at center right.

The sensory root of ciliary ganglion is a root of the ciliary ganglion that carries sensory fibers from the eye. It is derived from the nasociliary nerve, a branch of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve.

Structure

The sensory root of the ciliary ganglion is a small sensory root that arises from the nasociliary nerve. It carries sensory fibers from the eye to the ciliary ganglion.

Function

The sensory root of the ciliary ganglion carries sensory information from the eye to the brain. This information includes visual stimuli as well as sensations of pain, temperature, and touch from the eye.

Clinical significance

Damage to the sensory root of the ciliary ganglion can result in loss of sensation in the eye, which can lead to a variety of symptoms including blurred vision, pain, and dryness of the eye.

See also

• Ciliary ganglion
• Nasociliary nerve
• Ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve