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Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) leaves through the jugular foramen and runs towards the pharynx and posterior tongue. Only a representative head/upper-neck course is shown.
Function
Carries sensation and taste from the posterior tongue, contributes to pharyngeal sensation and supplies stylopharyngeus. Autonomic and small terminal branches are not shown.
Source: NCBI: Glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves
Related structures
Jugular foramen · Vagus nerve (X) · Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
This text is a draft and has not yet been reviewed by a dental professional. Educational reference only, not for diagnosis or treatment.