Nerve cells (neurons) in the spiral ganglion project sound signals to tiny hair cells ... canal that the cochlear nerve trunk joins the vestibular nerve to form cranial nerve VIII. When the cochlear ...

Neuroma of the gasserian ganglion is also a possibility. Jefferson, 5 in his classic review, points out that there are always additional indications, including pain, other cranial-nerve palsies ...

Along with a chain of other nerves, it innervates (provides nerve function to) the lacrimal gland, which produces tears. Also referred to as the greater superficial petrosal nerve, it’s related to ...