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===Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)===

===Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)===

The glossopharyngeal nerve is part of the group of cranial nerves responsible for innervation of structures derived from the branchial arches. This nerve is innervates structures related to the third branchial arch. It is also part of a group together with the vagus and accessory nerves that passes through the '''jugular foramen''' which is termed the '''vagus group'''. The glossopharyngeal nerve has cell bodies that are referred to as '''nucleus ambiguus'''. The glossopharyngeal nerve originates from the medulla oblongata and has several branches including the '''pharyngeal nerve''', the '''lingual nerve''' and the '''tympanic branches'''.  

The glossopharyngeal nerve is part of the group of cranial nerves responsible for innervation of structures derived from the branchial arches. This nerve innervates structures related to the third branchial arch. It is also part of a group together with the vagus and accessory nerves that passes through the '''jugular foramen''' which is termed the '''vagus group'''. The glossopharyngeal nerve has cell bodies that are referred to as '''nucleus ambiguus'''. The glossopharyngeal nerve originates from the medulla oblongata and has several branches including the '''pharyngeal nerve''', the '''lingual nerve''' and the '''tympanic branches'''.  

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On clinical examination, choking or dysphagia as a result of malfunctioning or abscent pharyngeal reflexes would indicate a problem with the glossopharyngeal nerve.

On clinical examination, choking or dysphagia as a result of malfunctioning or absent pharyngeal reflexes would indicate a problem with the glossopharyngeal nerve.

===Vagus nerve (X)===

===Vagus nerve (X)===