chorda tympani

The term chorda tympani refers to a branch of the intermediate nerve that innervates the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. It is not part of the brain ( Carpenter-1983 ).

Also known as: chorda tympani, Chorda tympani

NeuroNames ID: 1434

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chorda tympani

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Homo sapiens (human)

chorda tympani

Carpenter-1983

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