Term Name: vidian nerve
Synonyms: nerve of the pterygoid canal, vidian nerve
Definition: A nerve that is formed by the junction of the great petrosal nerve and the deep petrosal nerve and continues on to innervate the palate, nose and lacrimal gland.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0018412]

Relationships
is part of: facial nerve
is a type of: nerve of head region