Parasympathetic Ganglia of The Head and Neck
These paired ganglia supply all parasympathetic innervation to the head and neck.
- ciliary ganglion (sphincter pupillae, ciliary muscle)
- pterygopalatine ganglion (lacrimal gland, glands of nasal cavity)
- submandibular ganglion (submandibular and sublingual glands)
- otic ganglion (parotid gland)
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