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The lingual branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve mediates the gag response from tongue compression and courses through the palatoglossal fold.

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Published in:Journal of clinical anesthesia 2009-09, Vol.21 (6), p.463-463
Main Authors: Saliba, David L., MD, McCutchen, Thomas A., MD, Laxton, Melissa J., MD, Miller, Scott A., MD, Reynolds, John E., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthetics, Local - administration & dosage
Anesthetics, Local - therapeutic use
Fiber Optic Technology
Gagging - prevention & control
Glossopharyngeal Nerve - drug effects
Humans
Intubation
Intubation, Intratracheal - methods
Lidocaine - administration & dosage
Lidocaine - therapeutic use
Nerve Block - methods
Pain Medicine
Wakefulness
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Summary:The lingual branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve mediates the gag response from tongue compression and courses through the palatoglossal fold.
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2009.02.003