Clinical Anatomy of the Lesser Petrosal Nerve
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Context: The human lesser petrosal nerve (LPN) is a branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX), with contributions from the facial (VII) and vagus (X) nerves. Its formation and course are highly variable and complicated. The purpose of this article was to review the literature regarding the clinical anatomy of the LPN. Evidence Acquisition: The existing literature regarding this nerve was critically reviewed, with emphasis on its clinical signifi-
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