vomeronasal nerve
Acronym: vn
The term vomeronasal nerve refers to one of two nerves that connect the vomeronasal organ to the accessory olfactory bulb in macrosmatic mammals, such as the rat ( Swanson-1998 ) and the mouse ( Hof-2000 ). If it exists in the human and/or macaque, it is considered part of a vestigial system ( Witt-2002 ). It and the terminal nerve form the vomeronasal-terminal nerve complex.. Both are distinct from the olfactory nerve, which is found in both rodents and primates. For function, see: accessory olfactory bulb. Updated 13 June 2024.

Also known as: No other name for this structure has appeared in PubMed.NeuroNames ID : 1567


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