Uberon definition : The nervus intermedius, or intermediate nerve, is the part of the facial nerve (cranial
nerve VII) located between the motor component of the facial nerve and the vestibulocochlear
nerve (cranial nerve VIII). It contains the sensory and parasympathetic fibers of
the facial nerve. Upon reaching the facial canal, it joins with the motor root of
the facial nerve at the geniculate ganglion. [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon synonym : sensory component of the VIIth (facial) nerve;
Uberon related term : nerve of Wrisberg; pars intermedii of Wrisberg; Wrisberg's nerve; sensory roots of facial nerves; intermediate nerve;
The nervus intermedius, or intermediate nerve, is the part of the facial nerve (cranial
nerve VII) located between the motor component of the facial nerve and the vestibulocochlear
nerve (cranial nerve VIII). It contains the sensory and parasympathetic fibers of
the facial nerve. Upon reaching the facial canal, it joins with the motor root of
the facial nerve at the geniculate ganglion. [WP,unvetted].