Caroticotympanic nerves

Caroticotympanic nerves

Infobox Nerve
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Latin = nervi caroticotympanici
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BranchFrom = internal carotid plexus
BranchTo = tympanic plexus
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The caroticotympanic nerves are nerves which supply the eardrum ("tympanum") and carotid canal.

ee also

* caroticotympanic arteries

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