Abstract
Using a method to visualize HRP- containing cells in the geniculate ganglion (GG) in situ after decalcifying surrounding bone, we found that about 30% of the total (about 1000) GG cells contributed sensory fibers to the posterior auricular branch of the facial motor nerve. These cells are relatively large for GG cells in general. The remaining facial motor nerve branches, including those involved in vibrissal movement, contained few sensory afferent fibers originating from GG cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 354-359 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Brain Research |
Volume | 308 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 13 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Supported by General Research Support Grant from Rutgers Medical School to K.S., and NSF Grant BNS-8205598 to M.D.E. We thank Dr. M. C. Liberman for technical advice, l)r. G. Macdonald for supplying rats, Ms. Suzan Harris, Pat Masarachia, and Ranjana Sood for technical assistance, and Ms. Jean Wieczorek for typing.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Neuroscience
- Molecular Biology
- Clinical Neurology
- Developmental Biology