- peripheral parasympathetic ganglion
- topographically related to lingual N
- functionally related to chorda tympani, branch of facial N
- Fusiform ganglion
- lies on hypoglossus
- above the deep part of submandibular gland
- suspended from lingual N by two roots
Parasympathetic Connection
Sympathetic Connection:
- Sensory Fibres reach the ganglion through lingual N
