Inferior salivatory nucleus

System Nervous

Inferior salivatory nucleus

Definition

In the brain, the inferior salivatory nucleus is a cluster of neurons controlling the parasympathetic input to the parotid gland. It is one of the components of the glossopharyngeal nerve. [WP,unvetted].

Also known as inferior salivary nucleus, inferior salivatary nucleus — per UBERON

The Inferior salivatory nucleus is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as