Glossopharyngeal nerve - Wikipedia Being a mixed nerve (sensorimotor), it carries afferent sensory and efferent motor information The motor division of the glossopharyngeal nerve is derived from the basal plate of the embryonic medulla oblongata, whereas the sensory division originates from the cranial neural crest
The Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX) - TeachMeAnatomy The glossopharyngeal nerve supplies sensory innervation to the oropharynx, and thus carries the afferent information for the gag reflex When a foreign object touches the back of the mouth, this stimulates CNIX, beginning the reflex
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia FAQ - Department of Neurological Surgery Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) is rare neurological condition characterized by sudden, repeated episodes of severe pain in the throat, tongue, ear, and tonsils These are areas innervated by the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves The episodes can last from a few seconds to a few minutes