Sensory root of the ciliary ganglia

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Sensory root of the ciliary ganglia
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Plan of oculomotor nerve. (Sensory root of ciliary ganglion visible at center right.)
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The right sympathetic chain and its connections with the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic plexuses. (Sensory root of ciliary ganglion visible at center right.)
Details
FromNasociliary nerve
InnervatesEye
Identifiers
Latinradix sensoria ganglii ciliaris
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Anatomical terminology
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The Sensory root of the ciliary ganglia is a component of the ciliary ganglion, a parasympathetic ganglion located just behind the eye. It is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the eye to the brain.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The sensory root of the ciliary ganglia originates from the nasociliary nerve, a branch of the ophthalmic nerve. It carries sensory fibers from the cornea, ciliary body, and iris of the eye.

Function[edit | edit source]

The sensory root of the ciliary ganglia transmits sensory information from the eye to the brain. This information includes light intensity, color perception, and other visual stimuli.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Damage to the sensory root of the ciliary ganglia can result in a variety of vision problems, including blurred vision, double vision, and photophobia.

See also[edit | edit source]

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