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THE NERVE SYSTEM 



superficial petrosal nerve, and the motor root lying 

 below it. It receives branches from the carotid 



FIG. 132 



Sensory root 

 Motor root. 



Auriculo-temporal 

 nerpe 



Distribution of the second and third divisions of the fifth nerve and 

 submaxillary ganglion. (Gray.) 



plexus. Small twigs pass to the dura mater. This 

 ganglion sends off three large branches, vi/., the 

 ophthalmic, superior maxillary, and inferior maxillary. 



